Chapter 81 I Want You to Stay With Me

• “I want you here with me, honey.” I held him tightly, asking for his loving touch. Left with no choice, Carson obliged, and I leaned against him despite my disgust.
• Carson patted my back like I was a child, but not long later, the sleeping pill worked its magic, and he was sound asleep. When he started snoring, I broke free of his embrace, disgusted.
• Well, he couldn’t go to the hospital now, so I bet this would be a sleepless night for Jolene. The idea of her tossing and turning delighted me, but something was odd. Ever since he took the call, Carson’s phone didn’t ring again. It seemed improbable, since Jolene couldn’t hold back this long.