Chapter 75

James stood up and quietly slipped out of the bedroom with his head hung low. Soon, only Oliver and Grace remained in the room. Oliver was in good spirits, looking forward to the night ahead. Grace, however, pouted in clear frustration with James. Oliver noticed her annoyed expression and smiled. He reached out and gently pinched her cheek. "Go and tidy up your clothes, and put them in the closet. We might be staying here for a while. "If I return early, I'll help you tidy up. If I'm late, you can go to bed first. No need to wait for me," he instructed. Grace furrowed her brows and asked Oliver coyly, "Do I still have to sleep on the bed?" Since they no longer needed to move, there was no longer any need for her to comply with the threat. Oliver asked, "You don't want to sleep next to me?" Grace nodded honestly. "Yes, I feel uncomfortable sleeping next to you." "You seemed to sleep quite peacefully last night. I didn't sense any discomfort from you," Oliver remarked. Grace bl