Chapter 4
When I next woke, it was already noon.
1 came downstairs in my spaghetti strap nightgown and immediately spotted Gabriel at the dining table.
I paused at the corner, my gaze fixed on the back of his head.
As if sensing my stare, Gabriel turned to look at me, frowning with displeasure: “Why are you up so late?”
I composed myself and descended with elegant steps, sitting beside him and giving him a reproachful look:
“It’s all your fault! You were so wild last night that I couldn’t keep up!”
Gabriel’s breathing hitched, and the knife he was using to cut his steak scraped across the plate with a harsh sound.
I feigned confusion: “What’s wrong?”
Gabriel’s gaze immediately fell on the red marks visible on my collarbone and chest.
I pretended to blush but couldn’t help expressing my satisfaction:
“Babe, you were amazing last night! I’ve never felt so satisfied before!”
Gabriel’s breathing grew heavier, his hand clenched into a fist, his voice cold as ice: “Never… felt that way before?”
I covered my mouth in mock regret, then winked playfully:
“Did I say something wrong? Oh wait, you’ve always been amazing!”
Gabriel froze, his face turning as dark as the bottom of a burnt pan.
I pretended not to notice, looking at him with admiration: “But last night, you were especially incredible!”
Gabriel stared at me vacantly, as if he’d forgotten how to think.
I stood up and wrapped my arms around his neck from behind, whispering in his ear with a coy voice:
“But you really don’t know when to stop, do you?”
“The bathroom was one thing, but against the window? What if someone saw us? I would’ve died of embarrassment!”
Gabriel’s jaw was clenched tight.
After several deep breaths, he grabbed my hand and pushed me back to my seat.
“Eat your breakfast!”
I obediently picked up my knife and fork.
But after multiple attempts to compose himself, he slammed down his cutlery and stood up abruptly.
“I have something to do. I need to go out!”
I nodded understandingly: “Go ahead, and remember to bring me back a strawberry cupcake!”
Gabriel’s hands clenched into fists at his sides as he muttered through gritted teeth: “Got it.”
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I Woke Up as a Corpse’s Bride – But When the ‘Dead‘ General Returned, His First Words Chilled My Blood.
Chapter 4
Being summer vacation, I didn’t need to go to school.
After breakfast, I sat in the glass conservatory with my laptop, researching some information and ordering a few items. By the time I closed my computer, it was nearly evening.
Outside, the sunset blazed gloriously; inside, flowers bloomed in abundance.
I had to admit, wealthy people truly knew how to enjoy life.
I stretched luxuriously, genuinely appreciating the moment.
Just then, a tall figure approached, bending down to remove the frameless glasses from my nose.
I looked at him in surprise, momentarily unable to distinguish whether he was Reed or Gabriel.
After all, the twin brothers were incredibly similar.
But after last night’s intimacy, I’d noticed subtle differences.
Reed had a tiny red mole at the corner of his eye, almost invisible unless you looked carefully. And he had a scar on his chest, like an old wound.
“Hungry?”
Reed waved a small cake at me,
asking.
I immediately realized who he was and rushed to hug his arm, kissing his cheek: “Thank you, Gabriel!”
Then I unwrapped the cupcake and scooped some strawberry frosting with my finger, offering it to Reed:
“Try this, it’s delicious!”
Reed’s eyes flickered, his Adam’s apple bobbing as he opened his mouth and took my entire fingertip between his lips.
“WHAT ARE YOU TWO DOING?!”
Suddenly, an angry shout came from the conservatory door.
Gabriel had returned!
