Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 72 The Homey Caden

Finished

Caden stond in the kitchen, dressed in casual loungewear and wearing an apron, moving methodically as he

busied himself

The morning sunlight streamed through the glass windows, casting a warm glow over him as if painting him with hues of gold.

His chiseled features and sensual lips made it impossible to look away.

The usual aloofness he carried at work seemed to have melted away, replaced by an air of homely charm. Even in an apron, his striking good looks were as mesmerizing as ever, almost otherworldly.

I couldn’t help but be momentarily dazed.

“You’re awake?” Caden asked, glancing back at me when he heard a sound.

Snapping out of it, I asked curiously, “What are you doing in the kitchen?”

Willa had something to take care of today,” he replied nonchalantly.

“I see” I nodded. “You can cook?”

Caden removed his apron, saying, “Why don’t you try it and see for yourself?”

Sitting at the dining table, I took a bite of the scrambled eggs he’d made. I couldn’t hold back my praise.

This is really good.”

1 never would’ve imagined that the mighty CEO of Eclipse Group could cook so well.

My opinion of him subtly shifted..

“Have more if you like it,” Caden said with a faint smile. He then served a piece of sandwich on my plate.

This rare moment of care from him stirred an inexplicable warmth in my heart.

“Alpha, are you falling for him? I can feel your heart racing, Freya teased.

and focused

wasn’t bad. He was tall, handsome, powerful, and wealthy. In the business world, he wielded influence with ease.

he could almost be called the

breakfast for me every day, I might just

lost in my thoughts when Caden’s phone suddenly rang, shattering the peaceful atmosphere.

up, he asked in a deep voice, “What is

caught Yale’s voice on the other

responsible for the chandelier repairs,” Yale reported.

The Homey Caden

since resigned,” Yale continued respectfully. “The other two claim the resigned worker was the one who checked the

ordered tersely.

“Was that about the chandelier? Any leads?”

eyes

simple, I didn’t press

Finished

ointment to apply to my wound. Although it wasn’t serious, I didn’t want an unsightly scar on my

my

greeted by Caden’s handsome face.

handle it myself,

took the ointment from my hand, knelt slightly, and carefully

me before; now it’s my turn,” he said matter–of–factly, leaving me no room to refuse.

“Fine…” I relented.

“I

cream sent a shiver up my spine as his long fingers

began to heat

His gaze lingered on me as he stood up. “Make sure to reapply it on time, or

scar.”

standing up as well. However, my leg had been propped up for so long that I wobbled slightly when I

up, our eyes

was just an inch away

This dmned distance.

that I could hardly breathe, and my

Caden’s POV:

Rosaline who was blushing

leaned closer, my lips aiming

familiar softness and sweetness filled