Chapter 835 Feel Something?

Elias had missed her so much. Over the past three years, he had grown quiet, reluctant to communicate with anyone. The only time he felt the urge to talk was when he was at home, sitting by Ashley's bedside. He would share everything with her, from what he had for breakfast to the amusing encounters on his way to work. He'd complain about how annoying clients were, and how disgusting Beathan was. He would talk about the sudden rain on his way home and the soothing raindrops on the windshield. All he wanted was to talk to her, to hear her respond. Elias wrapped his arm around her waist, instinctively sliding his hand along her back. Ashley felt something against her waist and instinctively reached to touch it. As she heard the deep, sensual sound that escaped his throat, she realized what it was. Her body tensed up in awareness and she immediately pushed him away. She instinctively stepped back, gripping the sink as she tried to catch her breath. Elias' lips were flushed, and