First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 39

Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Stirring Those Thoughts

Serena actually didn’t want to take a bath first.

She was cautious about Caleb Lockwood.

In this old residence of The Lockwood Family, if Caleb truly wanted to do something to her, it would be hard for her to resist, even for the sake of her grandfather.

Moreover, the last time Caleb forced her, she had fought desperately, but it was still to no avail.

Caleb was typing on the keyboard, and seeing Serena not moving for a while, he glanced at her.

The moment their eyes met, Serena felt like her thoughts were exposed.

Caleb smiled, his always indifferent eyes curved into crescents, seductive and gauzy —

A dangerous aura filled the air.

Before Serena could speak, he stood up and entered the bathroom first.

The sound of water came from the bathroom, and Serena breathed a sigh of relief.

This time Caleb was taking longer than usual for his bath; Serena had finished a design sketch and found Caleb still not out.

Moreover, the sound of water had ceased from the bathroom, as if no one was there at all.

She was somewhat worried, fearing Caleb might have fainted in the pool, though it seemed unlikely for something like that to happen to Caleb.

"Caleb Lockwood?"

Serena approached the bathroom door and knocked. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

"Are you okay?"

There was no response from the bathroom.

Serena twisted the doorknob, discovering that it wasn’t locked, and pulled the door open directly.

Caleb’s tall figure happened to block her view.

Serena nearly collided with Caleb’s chest.

Caleb, having bathed, was wrapped only in a towel below, his upper body naked.

The solid eight-pack abs showcased masculine strength, while the wet hair dripping with water added a touch of seductive charm.

Serena froze.

Caleb saw Serena at the bathroom door, his eyes also showing surprise.

"In a hurry?" he asked.

"Who are you talking to?"

Only when she heard the familiar woman’s voice did Serena realize Caleb was holding a phone.

"Nothing," Caleb said to the person on the phone, then to Serena, "Make way."

Only then did Serena realize she was blocking Caleb’s path and stepped aside.

She entered the bathroom and, while closing the door, noticed Caleb still on the phone.

So, Caleb had spent all that time in the bathroom not bathing or fainting in the pool but probably chatting on WeChat!

Chatting wasn’t enough for him, and he ended up making a call.

Serena recognized the voice on the phone as Claire Shaw.

Thinking of how she had irrational fears earlier, worried that bathing and wearing pajamas would arouse Caleb’s other thoughts.

Yet now it seemed Caleb’s thoughts were only focused on Claire Shaw.

Serena managed a bitter smile, cursing herself for being overly sentimental.

She spent a long time bathing, so long that Caleb must have already gone to bed.

Serena changed into her pajamas and walked out of the bathroom.

Perhaps it’s at Grandpa’s order, or perhaps the servants took the liberty to prepare a white silk camisole style sleepwear for Serena, with the chest area adorned with delicate lace.

Dressed like this, Serena was actually quite embarrassed, thankfully Caleb had long since gone to bed, his back to her.

By this time, it was past midnight, and Serena felt somewhat sleepy.

She lay down on the other side of the bed.

The bed was large enough that although Serena and Caleb were sharing it, there was a distance between them, neither touching the other.

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