The Divorce Prescription (Celina and Adam) novel Chapter 870

Jonah stepped into the room, and Bella's face immediately lit up with excitement. "Aunt Hailey, is Uncle Jonah going to sleep with us tonight?"

Hailey shook her head. "Of course not."

"Why not?" Bella asked.

Hailey bent down and kissed Bella on the cheek. "Because you're a little girl, and little girls shouldn't sleep next to any man except their daddy. It's a special rule just for us ladies."

Bella nodded, as if she understood part of it. "That's what Mommy told me too."

Hailey handed Jonah a storybook. "I'm going to take a shower. Can you tell Bella a story while I'm gone?"

Jonah accepted the book. "Got it. She's in good hands."

As Hailey headed toward the bathroom, she glanced over her shoulder. Bella was lying peacefully on the bed, while Jonah leaned against the headboard, reading the story aloud.

His deep, soothing voice was perfect for storytelling. He had such gentle patience with children.

Hailey smiled to herself as she stepped into the shower.

By the time she emerged, Bella was already sound asleep.

She asked softly, "Is she asleep?"

Jonah set the storybook aside and tucked the blanket around Bella. "Yeah, she's out like a light."

Hailey ran a towel through her damp hair. "Mr. Pilsner, you can go to sleep in the other room now."

Jonah reached out, gently tugging her slender arm and pulling her down onto his lap. "Are you kicking me out already?"

"Obviously."

"Can I stay here tonight? I'll take the couch."

"Why would you want to sleep on the couch here when there's a whole bed waiting for you next door?"

"Because you're here."

With that, Jonah leaned in and kissed her.

Startled, Hailey quickly pressed a hand over Jonah's mouth. "No—Bella's right here."

Jonah's gaze darkened with desire. "Then be quiet," he murmured.

Without another word, he pulled her into a deep, lingering kiss.

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