From Betrayal to Brilliance Her Rise to a New Life novel Chapter 145

Chapter 145 Waking Up in Zaden’s Arms

Exactly!

Athena followed behind them. Hearing Zaden’s words, she nearly choked.

Athena tried to act calm, pretending she hadn’t heard.

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She stepped forward into the room. “Well … it’s getting pretty late now. It wouldn’t be right to bother the staff to change the sheets. How about you sleep here and I’ll take the couch.”

Zaden’s brow furrowed deeply.

Making a woman sleep on the couch was something he could never do.

He insisted, “I’ll sleep on the couch. You and Teri can sleep here.”

Athena glanced at Zaden. With his height and long legs, the couch was way too small. Sleeping there would be uncomfortable for him. She protested, “No way, I should be the one to sleep there. We’re starting activities again tomorrow. You need to get proper rest.”

If she was exhausted tomorrow and people laughed at her, it wouldn’t matter much.

But Zaden was the Storms heir. If word got out he was physically weak, that would be terrible.

As they argued about who should sleep on the couch, Teri frowned behind them, a pang of regret washing over her.

Harriet told her to mess up Zaden’s bed to make him and Athena sleep together.

But she had forgotten there was still a couch here.

If only I had messed up the couch too!

Teri felt anxious. What should I do now?

She was so worried she almost wanted to speak up.

But she still forced herself to hold back.

How could I get Daddy and Mommy to sleep together?

Harriet had said that if she couldn’t get them to sleep together, Athena couldn’t become her real mother. And she wanted that more than anything.

Suddenly, Teri seemed to think of something. Her eyes lit up.

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Chapter 145 Waking Up in Zaden’s Arms

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She stepped forward and grabbed Zaden’s hand with her left, Athena’s with her right. Then she pulled both of them onto the bed. They tumbled down as Teri squeezed between them.

Athena glanced at Zaden, feeling awkward.

She understood what Teri meant now. Teri wanted them to stop arguing and sleep here together.

“Um… maybe we shouldn’t argue anymore. Let’s just stay here tonight. We’ll ask the staff to change the sheets tomorrow.”

“Alright.” Zaden agreed.

Hearing their words, Teri felt a surge of satisfaction and excitement.

It’s a success!

Athena pulled up the blanket and covered Teri. “Teri, time for bed. Your Daddy and I are here with you.”

Teri looked to her left at Athena, then to her r143ight at Zaden.

She felt she had a mother and a father at last, and her heart swelled with happiness.

Teri closed her eyes.

Soon, Teri fell asleep peacefully. Athena glanced at Zaden. She whispered, “She’s asleep.”

Athena’s bed wasn’t particularly small. It was perfectly adequate for her and Teri.

But with Zaden squeezed in, it felt cramped. Athena couldn’t turn over. She could only lie flat or turn slightly to her side.

She stared up at the ceiling, unable to fall asleep.

Her heart seemed to be beating fast too.

This is so strange. Could it be because I slept too much today? Is that why I can’t fall asleep now?

Athena didn’t know if Zaden had fallen asleep. She didn’t hear any movement from beside her. He’s probably already asleep.

She counted sheep several times. At last, sleep came.

Teri awoke in the middle of the night. After a quick glance confirmed Zaden and Athena were still asleep, she looked around in the darkness as a plan formed in her mind.

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Chapter 145 Waking Up in Zaden’s Arms

She carefully lifted the blanket. Then she slowly climbed down from the bed.

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