The Real Heiress is Coming Back! Novel - Chapter 144

Chapter 144 55 vouchers Chapter 144 Hannah nuzzled into Barnaby's neck, the faint tobacco scent on him giving her a sense of security she hadn't felt in a long time. She stayed like that for a while, waiting for the rush of emotion to fade, and only then did she realize just how vulnerable she'd been. She pulled away from Barnaby and noticed a damp spot on his shirt collar, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. "I missed your steak. I thought I'd never get to taste it again," Hannah said, coughing to cover her embarrassment. Barnaby caught her trying to play it cool and smirked.

"So, you only missed my steak, huh?" As he spoke, he noticed a few stray hairs clinging to her cheek and casually tucked them behind her ear. The gesture was so natural it left Hannah flustered, her thoughts in a jumble. The spot where his fingers had brushed her cheek seemed to hold a lingering warmth. She avoided Barnaby's eyes and answered softly, "Mm-hmm." "Not even the guy who cooks your steak?" Barnaby asked, looking at her hopefully. When she didn't reply, Barnaby thought she might be getting upset again, but then Hannah just mouthed a word. "I do," she murmured.

Barnaby's heart soared, and he grinned, teasing, "Who do you miss?" She was pretty sure Barnaby was doing this on purpose. Her expression turned cool again as she looked him in the eye and replied, "I miss you...r steak. I'm starving." Barnaby let out a low chuckle. Just hearing her say "I miss you", never mind one steak, he'd happily cook for her every day if she asked. "When you're out of the hospital and back home, I'll make you all the steak you want. For now, you've got to stick to something light," he said. Hannah found herself staring at his smile, totally dazed.

Barnaby was so ridiculously handsome it was almost illegal, and when he smiled, he outshone any angel, seriously, who could possibly resist that? It was just unfair. Who was he even trying to seduce here? She quickly turned her head away, refusing to get swept up in it. No way was she letting herself fall for him. Just then, someone knocked on the hospital room door. Barnaby called out, "Come in!" Magnus and Percival came in, each carrying a takeout container. Chapter 144 55 vouchers Seeing Hannah awake, they both greeted her.

Percival noticed her IV was finished and carefully removed the needle for her. Magnus spotted the wet patch on Barnaby's collar and teased, "Dude, why's your shirt all wet?" 'Wait, did he sneak in a cry or something?' Magnus thought to himself. He kept glancing between the two of them. Something about this just felt off, no matter who it was. Percival looked up at Barnaby and asked, "Did you cry?" Hannah could only stare, lost for words. Barnaby shot Hannah a look and, keeping a straight face, said, "It's just really warm in here." Hannah was speechless. "Magnus, you too?