Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1597

"Eight days." James's low, slightly hoarse voice sounded from above her. His tone revealed the profound exhaustion of someone who had not slept for days. He kept her encircled in his arms, his chin greedily nuzzling the soft hair at the crown of her head. The cold hardness so typical of an elite soldier had entirely melted into a tenderness reserved exclusively for her.

The two of them stayed embraced like that, watching the fiery red sun sink little by little into the sea. Once the last sliver of light was swallowed up by the water, a hazy twilight descended upon the world. The ocean breeze carried a new chill.

Emmy pulled back half an inch from his embrace and tenderly touched the faint dark circles under his eyes. "Come. Let us go back and sleep." She took his broad hand and gave it a gentle tug.

James was indeed exhausted to his limits. For several straight days, he had not even closed his eyes. Now that the crisis was resolved and his beloved woman was safe by his side, the fatigue he had been suppressing rushed back like a tidal wave. Suddenly acting like a fierce beast that had been thoroughly tamed, he obediently allowed Emmy to lead him all the way back to the cruise ship's bedroom.

The moment he walked through the door, he did not even bother changing into pajamas. His tall frame collapsed directly onto the large bed. With a sweeping movement of his long arm, he expertly pulled Emmy into his embrace. Though the gesture was domineering, he carefully restrained his strength upon touching her, deliberately leaving space to protect her pregnant belly.

Within mere seconds, the man's even breathing echoed by her ear. Fully clothed, he held her and fell into a deep slumber. Locked in his arms, Emmy felt no discomfort at all. She curled her lips into a smile, nestling contentedly against his chest, and peacefully closed her eyes as well.

Meanwhile, aboard the main ship heading toward Fiji.

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