Just One Night

She hoped that he... would not be too sad. Lucille took the cup of water that Joseph handed over, rinsed her mouth, and then laid back on the bed. This time, she made space next to her. "Hey, Joseph, aren't you tired? Do you want to come over and sleep?" Initially, Joseph intended to make do with the couch so that Lucille could sleep more comfortably. Now that Lucille had invited him, Joseph did not decline and got into bed. Lucille looked in the direction where Joseph was and blinked. "Can I have a hug?" A girl who took the initiative to ask for a hug was simply too cute. Joseph chuckled softly and pulled Lucille into his arms. She had actually lost quite a bit of weight. Her waist felt much thinner when he held her. Joseph lowered his head and gently kissed Lucille on the forehead. "Sleep, darling. Maybe the toxins will be neutralized by the time you wake up." At his words, Lucille almost burst out laughing. "Are you trying to fool a child?" Joseph grinned. "Yes, I'm trying to fool y