Chapter 133: Maria Is Going Shopping

Maria pulled the covers closer to her nose, covering her lips, and sniffed her last sniff. The tears had stopped. She felt calmer than earlier. The giant was still in the bathroom. How long has it been since he went in? She hiccupped and clamped her hand over her mouth. Why did it matter anymore? Her emerald eyes frowned bitterly. Pouting her lips, she turned more to one side, pulling the covers with her just as the bathroom door clicked and opened. Maria froze and held her breath, afraid to move. 'You're supposed to be asleep, Maria. So sleep!' She squeezed her eyes tightly in response. The same strong feet shuffled across the floor to her side. Then, warm air blew faintly on her nose again and something like a hand caressed her hair as gentle as the morning breeze blowing on it. Maria ignored the tiny voice in her head and tried her best to keep a relaxed posture to maintain her pretense. She would not open her eyes and look at her handsome h