The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 249

She heard the soft sound of fabric behind her. Charlotte glanced up and spotted Anthony stepping out of the closet while tying the belt on his robe. He’d changed into a deep gray silk robe, his dark hair still damp. The open collar showed off his strong collarbones, and he carried that effortless, refined confidence that seemed to come naturally to him.

Honestly, his face and body looked almost too perfect, like someone had sculpted him just right.

Anthony noticed her staring and gave her a slow, crooked smile, his eyes darkening with something hotter.

He caught her watching and tugged the collar a bit wider, wordlessly inviting her to look some more.

Charlotte fluttered her lashes, the corners of her eyes tilting up in amusement. She kept watching, not even trying to hide how much she liked what she saw.

“What are you staring at?” Anthony moved closer, his big hand ruffling her hair. His voice dropped lower, rough around the edges. “Do I look good?”

She let her lips curl into a barely-there grin and poked his arm with her finger. “Not bad. Have you been working out lately?”

He hummed softly and took her hand, his grip warm and steady as he traced her palm. “I’m not getting any younger. Gotta keep myself in shape.”

Charlotte looked up at him, her smile turning a little more playful. “You’re really putting in the effort, huh?”

Her smile made something in Anthony’s gaze go soft. He leaned in, his handsome face so close she could feel his breath on her skin. “I can do even better than this. So, Lottie, you’re not allowed to get tired of me.”

Being this close, she could breathe in his subtle cologne, a scent that was all his own. It sent a strange, dizzy feeling through her. Charlotte edged back, her hands braced behind her on the bed, neck arched, eyes narrowing as she watched him.

With a face like his, how could she ever get tired of him?

“Come here. I want to show you something you’ll like,” Anthony said, laughing quietly as he patted the back of her head.

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