Chapter 972

Ryan lingered outside the house for a moment before eventually heading back in to rest. When he woke up, he instinctively reached for Eloise, but his arms found only empty space. Panic set in as memories of the previous night flooded his mind, and he shot up, worried that something might've happened to her. "Eloise? Eloise!" He heard her responding to him, and soon, he heard the sound of hurried footsteps from outside. Moments later, she appeared through the curtains, her face glowing and her lips as red as cherries. The sight of her made Ryan want to kiss her right then and there. "Were you looking for me, Ryan?" she asked politely. He finally relaxed and yawned lazily. "What were you doing outside?" "Me?" When Eloise heard him calling her just now, she felt blissful. It felt like her father calling her home for dinner when she was younger. "I was preparing breakfast for you!" Ryan was surprised she knew how to make breakfast and felt a warmth inside at the thought of her takin