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Chapter 44

Upon hearing Ally’s words, Calla stared at her with a puzzled expression.

This was Mercer’s room? Did Mercer really ask Ally to bring her here? Wasn’t Ally afraid and wanting her

company?

Seeing Calla’s puzzled look, Ally chuckled softly. “Sorry, Mrs. Garland, I had to lie in front of the other employees. It was Mr. Garland who asked me to bring you here.”

The title “Mrs. Garland” made Calla realize that Ally had known about her relationship with Mercer all

along.

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It seemed was behind all of this.

“There’s a hot spring outside. You can try it out. If you need anything, just call for room service. I’ll leave now,” Ally politely said before heading out.

“Wait…” Calla, who had just recovered from her shock, immediately stopped Ally.

“Do

you need anything else?” Ally stopped in her tracks

Noticing Ally’s p

politeness, Calla suddenly felt a little embarrassed. It struck her how being the CEO’s wife changed things–but why did she feel so uneasy?

“Um… Where is he?” Calla glanced around and confirmed that Mercer wasn’t there.

“Mr. Garland is in the hot spring.” Ally smiled and then retreated.

After Ally left,

comfortable cat tentatively on the large bed. To her surprise, the mattress was incredibly

She walked to the window and looked out at the nighttime scenery. Despite searching for a while, she couldn’t spot Mercer’s figure. Eventually, she gave up and decided to take a shower after a long day.

Late into the night, Calla stood in front of the mirror, ready to do her skincare after drying her hair. But before she could start, the door suddenly swung open.

Calla looked up and saw Mercer, dressed in a bathrobe, entering. There was still a strand of wet hair on his forehead, indicating that he had just come back from the hot spring.

Mercer’s eyes dimmed at the sight of Calla.

She was also wearing a white bathrobe, with an open neckline revealing a lot of skin. Her silky hair cascaded down her back, and her natural beauty was as captivating as a flawless lily.

Sensing the heat in his gaze, Calla quickly tightened her bathrobe and forced a smile. “Welcome… back.”

Mercer nodded and then closed the door. After that, he walked over to the bed and leaned against the

headboard.

Outside, the night was silent. The sudden stillness in the room made Calla feel a little uneasy. She stood there with her fingers resting on the dressing table. She wasn’t sure whether she should stay or leave.

The sound of her own heartbeat seemed amplified in the quiet room.

“Thank you… for today.” Calla broke the silence.

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“How are you going to thank me?” Mercer looked up at her with a steady gaze.

She didn’t seem to realize how attractive she was in the dim light of the night. Her skin was as fair as snow, seemingly delicate and tender. The glimpse of her legs under the bathrobe ignited countless fantasies.

“What?” Calla stared blankly at Mercer lying on the bed

At that moment, the belt of his bathrobe loosened, revealing his sexy chest.

Calla’s mind started to wander. Did he really want her to share his bed? Instantly, she felt even more nervous and flustered.

“Get me a glass of water,” Mercer suddenly said.

“Huh?” What did he mean by that? Was getting him water the way he wanted her to express her gratitude? Calla was momentarily confused.

“I’m thirsty,” Mercer added when he saw her standing there motionless.

“Oh, okay.” If just getting him water was enough to show her gratitude, then Calla was happy to oblige. She turned around and headed to pour the glass of water.

A minute later, Calla walked to the bedside with a glass of water and respectfully offered it to Mercer.

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