The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 288

Anthony shifted, kneeling on the sofa as he gently dried her hair. Charlotte leaned in a little, her forehead bumping against his firm chest. She breathed in his clean, comforting scent, feeling something warm settle inside her. He was a good guy, and his family was wonderful too. Maybe having a boyfriend like him wouldn’t be such a bad thing.

Her thoughts drifted, but the hairdryer turned off and snapped her back to the moment. She slipped out of Anthony’s arms and, a few seconds later, came back with her school bag. Without saying a word, she started pulling out her weekend homework, laying each book and paper on the table.

Anthony set the hairdryer aside and stepped closer, his warm chest pressing against her back. His voice was quiet and deep. “It’s late. You still have homework? Leave it for tomorrow.”

Charlotte glanced at him with a look that was both amused and a little sympathetic. She didn’t answer, just kept unpacking. Seven test papers, four sets of exercises, and two essays—honestly, it was brutal.

When she finished, Charlotte tossed her bag aside, turned to face Anthony, and let her lips curl into a soft smile. “Anthony, can you help your girlfriend with her homework?”

He blinked at her, eyes narrowing in surprise. “What? Lottie, are you serious?”

Charlotte just smiled, grabbed the collar of his shirt, and pulled him down to her level. She stood on her tiptoes and kissed him, quick and sure. “Anthony, do you want a girlfriend?” Her eyes sparkled with mischief, her tone sweet and playful.

He caught his breath, his arms moving on instinct to wrap around her waist. “With an offer like that, how could I say no?”

“Exactly.” Charlotte’s lips curved higher. She pressed her fingertip to his chest, kissed him again, then whispered, “Now it’s time for homework—boyfriend.”

Anthony felt a jolt of excitement run through him. He leaned in for another kiss, but Charlotte was already pulling away. She pushed him gently, dove under the covers, and called out, “Goodnight, Anthony.”

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