Amelia Clarke got out of the car and noticed that the front door was ajar,
Owen Moreland had left the door open for her, a realization that made the corners of her mouth involuntarily rise.
Pushing open the villa's front door, Owen stood on the steps in front of the building, still wearing the same shirt and trousers from earlier, but with indoor slippers on. One hand in his pocket and the other holding a cigarette, he appeared calm and collected, with the light above illuminating him brilliantly.
His gaze fixed on the position of the front door, so the moment Amelia pushed the door open, he saw her.
Almost instantly, Owen tossed the remaining cigarette, stepped it out, and walked towards Amelia.
Amelia closed the front door behind her with one hand and took several trotting steps, plunging directly into his embrace. The impact of her soft and fragrant body made Owen step back slightly, but he quickly steadied himself and caught her securely.