Chapter 47: The Urge to Kiss

But before he could, a sweet fragrance wafted from behind, and a pair of soft hands covered his eyes.

"What are you sneaking around for, not sleeping?"

Joseph chuckled softly.

"How could a woman sleep soundly when her man is out late?"

Alice's voice was playful, with a hint of mischief.

"Alright, enough fooling around. Let me turn on the lights."

Joseph gently pried Alice’s hands from his eyes and, turning around, patted her head in the dark.

"Silly, the switch is over here. Let me do it."

Alice giggled as she turned to switch the lights on. But before she could take two steps, a strong tug from behind yanked her back by her robe.

"Ah!"

In an instant, she toppled backward toward Joseph.

Reacting instinctively, Joseph caught her, and to prevent her from hitting the ground, he adjusted his fall so that Alice landed on top of him.

With a sharp shriek, the emergency backup lights flickered on.

Thud!

Joseph ended up flat on the floor, with Alice sprawled on top of him.

"Joseph... are you o
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