her legs pressed together, managing a strained smile tow

seat. We've been waiting for you." The greeting ca

anned to work alongside Dillon here, but when Dillon backed out, Alex

. As Norene scanned the group, her gaze bri

arched an eyebrow be

o the group. "Sorry we're l

th laughter and said

er legs a quick look, and asked casually, "F

d and politely decli

who was holding a teacup. He had just shifted his

ous to her situation. However, Carsten was all too aware she was sti

de Norene feel deep

sculine aroma, a blend of his presence and the scent of the cigarettes he often indulged in. This familiar fr

e, "You had an early flight, but you got here so late

uggage, and then I got stuck in traffic. It's been ages since we've seen each other. I ca

g, "You both look like you've been up to something.

egs. She instinctively clutched the hem of her overcoat, off

"Dillon and Carsten are an amusing pair. One look

ed Alex's earlier teasing about Dillon, while

es turned to Carsten, who was

r. I've never seen him with a lady ever since I was young. If anyone knows a suitable yo

you very well. He doesn't seem to know about your nu

many dishes here, yet you choose to t

, trying to hold b

inside her was al

last night, and I thought I was dreaming. The noise didn't stop until well past midn

er head. She had been in Carsten's room