"Two days."
Perry Reed responded directly.
Glancing at him, Flossie Wright lifted her eyebrows unexpectedly.
After a pause, Perry Reed's lips curved into a smirk, his voice low and seductive, "Can't bear it?"
"..."
Flossie Wright looked away.
She couldn't be bothered with him.
A moment later.
"Baby."
The end of his sentence lifted gently, Perry Reed's voice was suggestive but natural and unrestrained.
Flossie Wright glanced at him sidelong, her gaze carrying a hint of threat.
Perry Reed slightly narrowed his eyes, amusement flickering within.
"What is it?" Flossie Wright asked coldly.
Not replying immediately, Perry Reed paused, raised his eyebrows at her, a faint smile lingering around him.
Flossie Wright instantly realized.
By responding, she'd be acknowledging that nickname, and so she felt awkward.
Flossie Wright's elbow shot out.
Perry Reed was one step ahead, raising his hand to press down her elbow, drawing closer to her.
