Chapter 4

After the wedding, I moved into the Westfield Estate.

This was Chris’s personal residence, and it was my first time there. The décor was modern, minimalist, with everything in black, white, or gray.

After a day filled with endless socializing, I could feel the alcohol and sweat clinging to my skin. Chris headed off to shower first while I relaxed on the couch.

I could hear the sound of the water running, and through the frosted glass of the bathroom door, I could just make out his silhouette.

My cheeks flushed with embarrassment, so I quickly averted my eyes.

Eventually, the water stopped, and out of habit, I glanced up as Chris emerged from the bathroom. He was wearing a robe, the collar slightly open, revealing a chiseled chest and abs.

I stared, wide-eyed.

I hadn’t expected him to look so… fit.

Chris caught me looking and gave a small, amused smile. “Laurel, maybe you should take a shower too,” he said, his voice deep and teasing.

Snapping out of my daze, I bolted into the bathroom, my face burning. As the water rushed over me, my mind replayed the way he’d called me by my name.

How had I not noticed before how charming he was?

After my shower, I realized I’d forgotten to bring my clothes into the bathroom. Ugh.

There was no choice but to crack open the door just a bit and call out, “Chris, I forgot my clothes. Can you grab the bag on the couch and hand it to me?”

There was no response at first, and I started to wonder if he’d left the room. Just as I was about to ask again, his voice came from outside the door, a little rougher than before. “Sure.”

I could hear him moving around, and soon, he knocked on the bathroom door. “Here you go.”

I cracked the door just enough to extend my arm, and he handed me the clothes.

“Thanks,” I muttered, quickly closing the door.

But as I did, I accidentally met his gaze. Those deep, smoldering eyes…

I blushed even harder.

Oh my God. He hadn’t handed me the whole bag—just the underwear.