Chapter 1050

On Saturday.

Juniper was fast asleep when she was suddenly jolted awake by the ringing of a phone.

"Grandma." Shanley leaned against the headboard, answering the call while gently brushing his thumb against the sleeping girl's cheek.

"Where's Juniper? The main estate hired a new chef, and his cooking is absolutely incredible. Bring her over for dinner," Hannah ordered, her voice booming and business-like.

"Today?" Shanley glanced at the girl whose eyes were still tightly shut, lowering his voice. "Juniper didn't sleep well last night. Today..."

"Shanley Schwartz, you absolute beast!" Before he could even finish his sentence, his grandmother unleashed a furious scolding. "Do you have any idea how young she is? How could you be so ruthless as to exhaust her like that? I swear I will—"

"Grandma, what on earth are you imagining?" Shanley pinched the bridge of his nose, exhaling a helpless sigh. "Juniper was up playing video games, nothing else."

"Oh." Hannah let out a loud sigh of relief, still grumbling a mild warning, "Well, you need to be careful. Never mind, put Juniper on the phone. I want to talk to her myself."

"Alright." Shanley held out the phone and put it on speaker.

"Hello," Juniper mumbled groggily, her voice carrying a sleepy, lazy sweetness that warmed the heart.

"Oh, my sweet girl." Hearing Juniper's voice, Hannah's tone flipped faster than a page in a book, instantly becoming incredibly warm and gentle. "Your Miranda and I have prepared so much delicious food. You absolutely have to come over today, alright?"

"Thank you. I'll head over this afternoon," Juniper replied obediently.

"Wonderful! I'll be waiting for you at home."

The call ended. Shanley tossed the phone aside, slid back down, and pulled Juniper into his arms. He spoke with strict authority. "No more staying up late from now on."

"Tsk." Juniper gave him a side-eye, scoffing lightly. "Am I not allowed to play games, or am I not allowed to play games with Luella?" Luella had been in a bad mood last night, so Juniper had simply stayed up to keep her company.

"Neither," Shanley pulled the blanket up over both of them, his face darkening. "Has Luella really not found a boyfriend yet?" She had so much endless energy, she might as well go power a hydroelectric dam! All she did was cling to Juniper.

"You're so fierce, Mr. Schwartz," Juniper hummed, playfully pinching the man's waist.

"Stop moving," Shanley's throat tightened as he caught her restless hand.

Juniper had a bit of a rebellious streak in her. If she was told not to do something, she just had to try it Refusing to back down, her fingers slipped toward his waist again. But she reached a little rep eagerly. He hand slipped under his shirt, directly touching the sensitive dip of his waist. A heavy, dark lust instantly flooded Shanley's eyes. He stared at her fixedly, looking as though he wanted to devour her whole.

"I'm going back to sleep." The little rebel was finally scared. She blinked in feigned innocence and tried to subtly inch away.

The next second, Shanley flipped his tall, muscular frame over, pinning her beneath him. A faint, dangerous smirk touched his lips. "We haven't finished our chat yet. Where do you think you're going?"

Juniper didn't even want to point out the obvious-did this look like a position for chatting?

"Alright then. What does Mr. Schwartz want to chat about?" Juniper asked deliberately.

"I want to chat about..." Shanley slowly lowered his head, his lips just inches from

her eyes, when the doorbell suddenly rang out, followed by a voice.

"Open the door! I'm outside!" Jimmie's rough voice echoed through the house. "I brought some stuff for Juniper!"

The romantic atmosphere was

instantly shattered. Shanley's face grew several shades darker. After long, heavy silence, he suddenly, spoke up since dimmie is single too, we might as well set him up with Luella." They were both equally annoying, anyway.

Juniper's lips curled into a smile. She trailed her fingers over the man's face, raising an eyebrow. "Those two together? Someone would literally die." She had no idea

what kindof g

what kind of grudge Luella and

Jimmie had against each other, but

they were like fire and water.

Later, in the living room. Juniper sat cross-legged at the low table, eating fruit and

happily playing her games.