Save Her Lose Us (Evangeline and Soren) novel Chapter 487

It felt like walking on a tightrope dozens of stories high and suddenly stepping into thin air.

Evangeline jolted in her chair, waking up with a violent gasp.

"Nightmare?" Finn's softly amused voice drifted over.

She rubbed her eyes, realizing she had accidentally dozed off.

Sitting up straight, she massaged her temples. A warm blanket slipped from her shoulders. Finn must have carefully draped it over her so she wouldn't catch a cold, trying not to wake her.

Evangeline picked up the blanket and glanced at the time.

She had only been asleep for about fifteen minutes, but instead of feeling refreshed, her exhaustion seemed to have multiplied.

"Take a break." Finn stepped out of bed and gently kneaded her tense shoulders. "You've been working overtime for over a week straight. You're not made of iron; you need to rest."

Evangeline shook her head, forcing herself to perk up. "I'm fine. That nap was enough. I'm full of energy now."

This project would decide UME's survival. She couldn't afford to slack off.

With everyone else at the company working themselves to the bone, how could she justify resting?

Turning around in her chair, she reached up and squished Finn's devastatingly handsome cheeks, flashing him a bright smile. "Be a good boy and go entertain yourself. Once I make this money, I'll buy you all the candy you want."

Her eyes sparkled with teasing affection.

Finn chuckled, playing along. "Well, thank you so much."

"But honestly, I prefer you over the candy."

His gaze dropped slowly, landing with heavy intent on her lips.

Her lips were perfectly shaped, a soft, glossy pink that was obscenely inviting.

Noticing his stare and instantly catching his drift, her face erupted in flames. "Stop messing around."

He smirked, opening his mouth to tease her further, but a sudden, violent stab of pain behind his eyes froze the expression on his face.

His eyelid twitched uncontrollably as a sensation like a thousand needles driving into his retinas hit him.

Still blushing, Evangeline was too embarrassed to look at him, completely missing his struggle. "Finn, is there anything you really want? I was thinking..."

Before she could finish, he cut her off abruptly. "I need to step out for a minute. Keep working."

Without waiting for a reply, he spun on his heel and rushed out of the room.

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