Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 2008

"Oh."

Even though Coralie knew Channing was saying it on purpose, she was still thoroughly flattered.

She poked his leg, her delicate eyebrows raising. "See? You really were just the delivery guy, Channing."

"It's my honor." Seeing her happy made Channing's lips curve upward.

After finishing her hair, Channing put the hairdryer away.

By the time he returned to the bedroom, Coralie was already tucked under the covers.

She curled up into a ball, with only the round back of her head poking out.

Channing lifted the blanket, lay down, and gently pulled her into his arms.

Coralie was half-asleep. Feeling the sudden contact, her eyes flew open.

"It's just me."

Channing kissed her forehead, then gently rested his hand on her belly, his voice soothing. "Go to sleep. I'm right here with you."

"Okay."

Coralie looked at him, and all her lingering anxiety vanished instantly.

She snuggled deeper into his embrace, resting her cheek against his chest, murmuring with her eyes closed, "Channing..."

"I'm here."

Channing held her tightly, unable to resist kissing her eyes again.

Seeming to confirm he was really beside her, Coralie's lips moved slightly before she slowly drifted back to sleep.

Pregnancy really did make a person exhausted.

Channing pulled the covers up over them both, taking a deep breath of her scent.

It wasn't a dream, and it wasn't a hallucination.

After nearly four years, he had finally made his way into her heart.

"Coralie," Channing rubbed his cheek against hers, his voice raspy. "I'm never letting you go again."

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The next day.

When Coralie woke up, Channing was nowhere to be seen.

Checking the time, she realized it was already 10:30 AM.

Ever since Channing "left," it had been a long time since she had slept in this late.

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