Chapter: 1023

Before Bethany could react, he pressed his lips to hers.

Today, Jonathan's demeanor was unlike any other day.

He lifted Bethany effortlessly and placed her on the bed.

"Jo... Jonathan..."

"Quiet. I don't want to hear it."

He silenced her with continuous kisses, oblivious to whether she could breathe.

Initially, Bethany resisted, intimidated by his intensity.

But gradually, she wrapped her arms around his waist, surrendering to his fervor...

They shared a passionate moment. The intensity of their connection seemed to dissolve all his restraint, as if he wished to keep her close forever.

After what felt like an eternity, their positions shifted, sometimes with Bethany on top, other times pinned beneath him.

Eventually, she felt a gentle nibble on her earlobe, a low groan escaping him, signaling a return to calm, leaving only their heavy breathing in the air.

“Jonathan... I need to shower.."

After some time, Bethany gently pushed against Jonathan, who was still close.

He grasped her waist, rolled over, and pulled her against his chest.

"Wait."

Dawn was still hours away.

Nikolas didn't go to the hospital.

He didn't know whether the girl was alive or not.

He had no idea if Siena had contacted him again either, because he had smashed his phone.

When Kai and Gilda arrived, they found the spacious Living room of the villa in disarray.

Vases and ornaments were strewn across the floor and mingled with bloodstains, creating a terrifying scene.

Last night, when Aimee couldn't find Nikolas, she had sent Gilda a message hoping that the latter would reply whenever she woke up and saw it.

But when Gilda woke up in the morning and called Aimee to ask about the situation, Aimee hadn't answered the phone.

Sensing something was off, Gilda hurriedly took her husband to see their son.