Chapter 1164

The food was not the determining factor of love. An individual who truly loved and cared would find anything the partner did charming. Lost in cooking, Bella did not realize Justin sneaking up behind her. “Ah!” She exclaimed as Justin pulled her into his arms, enveloping her in his musky scent. “You can’t sit still, can you? I haven’t been gone for long, girl. Why aren’t you resting?” His arms locking around her waist longingly pained her. Still, she did not say anything about it. Instead, she put her right hand over his tensed hand and gave him a gentle pat as he held her. His heavy heaving lingered along the wisps of her hair and her neck, stirring a moist and tickling sensation. She shuddered and caught a whiff of tobacco. She frowned. “Huh? Did you smoke?” “I’m sorry, Bella. I couldn’t help myself.” Justin’s voice was hoarse with guilt. He rested his chin on her shoulder, snuggling up to her. “It won’t happen again.” “Is something on your mind?” Sensing his cre