Chapter 262

“Wake up, honey,” said a blue-eyed, blonde lady as she walked out of the bathroom. She tied her pink robe in place and wrapped a small towel around her wet, matted hair.

Just across where she stood was the bed, its frame riddled with scratches and patches. And on the bed was Eric, who slowly groaned himself awake.

The lady giggled softly as she walked over to the bed and sat beside him, “You'll be late, you know? And you know how Mr. Donovan reacts to that.”

“Ugh. You mean the same Mr. Donovan that forced me to work a double shift yesterday?” Eric rubbed his glabella as he sat up, the white blanket rolling off his body. His bare chest was quite hairy with a few scars ingrained on his skin.

“Yes, he doesn't like you. It's common knowledge. But what choice do we have?” she shrugged with a smile.

Eric stared into her eyes and found himself smiling too. Not only was her smile very contagious, it was what kept Eric going. If it wasn't for her, he might have just lost it. Maybe he'd h