Chapter 33 Morning After

• The long-forgotten nickname reverberated, leaving Jessie stunned as if struck by lightning, immobilized and unable to react.
• How much had he imbibed to reach this level of intoxication? It was as if their past disagreements had been erased, as he instinctively pulled Jessie into his embrace, as if by habit.
• Jessie found herself enveloped in his arms, enveloped by the familiar and comforting warmth of his embrace. It was a shock to her senses.