Chapter 327 Mrs Fullbuster
Chapter 327 Mrs Fullbuster
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Anneliese froze, sprawled across him, every muscle on alert. She could hear the pounding of a heartbeat–fast, urgent, alive–but she couldn’t tell if it was hers or Jonathan’s. His arms cinched around her waist, fingers digging in as their hands stayed intertwined.
The ring bit into her knuckle, and the warmth of their palms pressed together left a slick, sticky heat between them. His body pressed upward, intense and scorching, and she felt pinned to a blazing iron plate–unyielding, searing hot beneath her.
Earlier, while rifling through the jewelry drawer, she had glimpsed a small, unopened box tucked deep inside. She hadn’t touched it then, but now, a strange thought crept in–it seemed like it had been left there for some deliberate purpose.
A flush spread across her cheeks, and a tight thrill coiled in her chest. Just as the moment seemed about to tip into something uncontrollable, Jonathan shifted, rolling her with careful precision onto the bed, easing her down with a controlled, deliberate touch.
“Fine… I’m not upset anymore. Go ahead and sleep,” his low, husky voice whispered in her ear. A hot, fleeting kiss pressed against her skin. She shivered, sensitivity making her eyes flutter shut. Then, suddenly, the warmth vanished. He shifted upright and slipped out of the room, leaving only silence behind.
The soft click of the door echoed as she rubbed at her tingling ear and tugged the covers closer around her. Exhaustion claimed her quickly, and she soon sank into a hazy, drowsy sleep. In that half–dream state, the mattress beside her sank slightly. A faint, cool dampness brushed against her, carrying a fresh, clean scent she knew well–comforting and steady, like a silent promise of safety.
The room felt unbearably warm, and she shifted, seeking the brief chill in the air–but before she could settle, a strong arm snaked around her waist, drawing her into a softer, warmer embrace. The familiar scent wrapped around her, and she melted back into sleep, darkness swallowing her completely.
The next morning, she woke to find the bed empty. Jonathan was gone. Yet traces of him lingered–the faint impression of his body on the sheets, the lingering warmth and scent, quiet reminders of the closeness they’d shared the night before.
She reached for the remote on the nightstand and drew back the curtains. Morning sunlight flooded the room, bright and gentle. She shielded her eyes, only to be caught off guard by a sparkle from the ring on her finger, dazzling her for a moment.
For a long moment, she rotated it, letting the light dance across its surface, studying it like a small, precious secret, before finally swinging her legs off the bed and rising to face the day.
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As she stepped into the hallway, Mabel emerged from the kitchen, a warm smile lighting her face. “You’re up, Mrs. Fullbuster! Mr. Fullbuster already left for work, but he made me promise not to disturb you. Would you like some breakfast?”
The way she called Anneliese “Mrs. Fullbuster” felt effortless and natural, and Anneliese couldn’t help feeling a touch self–conscious. They had met before, but now, with that soft, caring look and the way Mabel mentioned Jonathan’s instructions, it almost felt like playful teasing. And yet, Anneliese couldn’t quite call her out on it–no proof, just a knowing smile that made her cheeks warm.
She averted her gaze. “Just call me Anneliese, Mabel. No need for all the formalities.” Mabel chuckled, shaking her head. “Oh no, that won’t do! Mr. Fullbuster finally married, and such a lovely, spirited wife–I’m going to keep calling you Mrs. Fullbuster. Now, come sit down. I’ll get breakfast ready for you.”
With that, she hustled back into the kitchen. When she returned, the table was overflowing, a mix of East and West–piled high with dishes and aromas that made the room feel warm and lively. She set down a plate with a smile. “Mr. Fullbuster also asked me to make something heart–healthy for you. You can take it along to the hospital.”
Anneliese returned the smile, feeling a quiet warmth. “Thank you, Mabel. You’ve done so much already.” Mabel waved her hand lightly. “I’m just doing what he asked. Oh, and he also arranged for someone to come by later to help you with the move.”
After finishing breakfast, Anneliese headed downstairs to sort through a few things. She wasn’t planning to stay upstairs long, so she only packed the essentials, letting Jonathan’s staff carry them up for her. By the time she stepped out, clutching her insulated lunch box, it was nearing ten. She didn’t head straight to the hospital–first, she made a detour to a paternity testing clinic.
When she finally got back on the road toward the hospital, her phone buzzed. It was Bridgette, the caregiver who looked after her grandmother. Assuming it was just a reminder because she was running late, she answered immediately–only to be met with a voice thick with panic.
“Ms. Claude… come to the hospital immediately! Nishay… She’s had a serious accident. They’ve taken her into surgery!” Anneliese’s chest tightened, and her face drained of color. Taking a deep breath, she forced herself to stay calm. “Bridgette, slow down. Tell me everything. What happened?”
The reply came from the other side. “Just ten minutes ago, two women came by–dressed sharp, very put–together. I think one was your mother–in–law, the other your sister–in–law. Nishay lit up when she saw them, even speaking a bit of your hometown dialect.
“She asked me to wash some fruit to serve them, but the moment I stepped away, things went wrong. I heard the crash of breaking glass from the bathroom. I ran back as fast as I could, and
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there she was—she had toppled off the bed and was unconscious.”
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