The Broken-Hearted She and The Icy He Novel - Chapter 483

Chapter 483 Jealous of a Puppy James's face darkened instantly , as black as soot . Because when Jackson had pretended to be her fiancé , he had called himself her " little puppy . " So in James's mind , when Lily mumbled " puppy " in her sleep , she was calling for Jackson . 68 % +5 Free Coins Lily had told him before that she only saw Jackson as a younger brother , and James believed she cared for him . But it was obvious Jackson's feelings weren't brotherly .

And even if Lily truly thought of him as nothing more than family , hearing her call his name in her sleep made James feel like his chest was drowning in barrels of vinegar . When he finished drying her hair , he set the blow dryer aside , his voice sour and tight . " Lily , I'm not Jackson . " " Puppy ... " Lily didn't hear a word . In her dream , she was back in the Luke family estate , in the princess room Nancy had prepared for her , hugging her favorite plush dog .

She clutched James's waist tighter , rubbing against him like she would with her stuffed toy , and lifted a hand to stroke what she thought was its furry head . But she touched nothing . How strange . She'd always been able to pat it before . Why not now ? Was her puppy being stingy , refusing to let her pet it ? She pouted in her sleep , grumbling , " Meanie ... " James's face grew darker still , danger glinting in his eyes . Her hand had clearly reached out to touch something - or someone . Did she still want to touch Jackson in her dreams ? " Lily , I'm not a puppy !

" The sound bothered her . How could a plush toy make so much noise ? Annoyed , she reached up , trying to cover this noisy " puppy's " mouth so she could sleep peace . But to James , it felt like she was feaching out for Jackson again . The jealousy burned so hot it seared through his self - control . He pulled her arm from around his waist and stepped back . But the distance only made his chest ache more . He stood at the window , trying to steady himself , but the ||| < 1/3 11:20 Thu , 28 Aug Chapter 483 Jealous of a Puppy 68 % +5 Free Coins sourness didn't ease .

She needed to understand . He wasn't Jackson . He wasn't some puppy . He needed her to remember that , even in her dreams . James turned abruptly , his long legs carrying him back to the bed in quick strides . " Puppy ... " Lily puffed out her cheeks in protest , eyes still closed . Really , this plush dog was being ridiculous . She always got to hold him whenever she wanted . Why was he pulling away tonight ? Even if this " puppy " was a little noisy and not nearly as soft as usual , hugging him gave her a strange sense of peace .. Her hand searched blindly , reaching for him again .