Zane chuckled and asked, "Must you be so polite with me?"
I retorted, "You were being polite first!"
At that, Zane pulled me into his embrace. Having completed the business plan, I lay in bed enjoying the relaxing moment. I then stared at the ceiling and exclaimed, "It's nice!"
"Hmm?" Zane asked as he covered the both of us with the comforter.
Snuggling into a comfortable position in his arms, I said, "If I want to start my own business, I can. No one can stop me but myself."
Upon hearing that, Zane replied, "You're right. To many people, this would be the best time to be alive."
I tried to make Zane's features out in the dark. Zane continued in a hoarse voice, "I'm lucky to have met such a wonderful woman."
"Me, too," I said, chuckling.
Zane kissed me on my forehead and said, "You must be tired after a long day."
I was used to sleeping alone, so I had expected to be uncomfortable sleeping next to someone else. But when I closed my eyes, I unexpectedly had a restful sleep next to Zane. I had not slept so well for a long time.
Zane gently caressed Annalise's cheek as she snoozed away. He felt the emotions of finally holding the person he loved—like a void finally filled, bringing joy and satisfaction.
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