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CHAPTER 12

THE WIDE set of Joaquin's back is a great view indeed. That is, if the man is not angry and is not turning his back on her on purpose. Penelope gathered the comforter to her chest and stared hard. No. The man was not deterred. He didn't even flinch. It was as though he was sleeping alone inside the room with no mate by his side.

Penelope coughed lightly. She punched the bolster with little strength. "Oh, god. This is really uncomfortable. Certainly not for sleeping."

Joaquin sighed. Penelope hoped he will finally face her but the man didn't even wriggle. It was like he suddenly became a huge stone.

After cooking a scrumptious meal for all of them with the help of Lance, Joaquin bid the others a curt goodbye and readied himself for sleep. Penelope waited for him to call her but alas, not even a snort in her way.

'How do I appease a sulking guy?' Penelope tsk-ed. 'I did you wrong, okay. I know it. It's just that I don't have a choice, yeah?'