Chris sat alone in the dimly lit hall, nursing a glass of red wine. Despite his attempts to relax, he felt an irresistible pull upstairs.
Up in the bedroom, Eileen was fast asleep. Her amber eyes, usually so alive, were shut tight, her face adorned with a gentle smile, like an angel in repose.
Chris found himself captivated by her sleeping form. If anyone from his competitive business circle saw him now, they'd be shocked. The normally aloof Chris, reduced to sneaking a peek at a woman sleeping?
Growing up in the Kenny family had exposed him to many beauties, but none like Eileen. It wasn't just physical attraction. There was something deeper.
Even her mere presence beside him could lighten his mood with just a smile. Now, hearing her soft, rhythmic breathing, he felt sleepiness wash o
