Chapter 1707

Jack carefully slipped his arm from Bella's embrace, patting her back gently. Still, he was worried about her suddenly waking up. His mind wandered to that trip in Euphoria with Bella and Phoebe. He had stolen a kiss from Feena while drifting across the Aegean, thinking no one had noticed. Only later did he realize that not only was Feena awake, but Phoebe was too. The memory was still embarrassing to him. He was not about to let history repeat itself, so he trod carefully and sat quietly at Bella's side for a while. Then, a faint rustle came from beneath the bed. Wilhelmina slowly crawled out. Jack's heart tightened when he saw her. He carefully looked at Bella and only let out a breath of relief when Bella didn't stir. Then, he hurriedly waved at Wilhelmina, signaling her to leave. Wilhelmina crept toward the door, barefoot. However, when she pulled the door open, she suddenly paused, turned, and beckoned him insistently. Jack didn't want to follow her. Wilhelmina placed her h