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.

focused

be told, Caden wasn’t bad. He was tall, handsome, powerful, and wealthy. In

insufferable, he could almost be called the

made breakfast for me every day, I might just

when Caden’s phone suddenly rang, shattering the peaceful

asked in a

hearing, I caught

we’ve found the workers responsible for the chandelier

72 The Homey Caden

of them has since resigned,” Yale continued respectfully. “The other two claim the resigned worker was

Caden ordered tersely.

the call, I asked tentatively, “Was that about the chandelier? Any

his eyes slightly. “Still investigating,”

wasn’t simple,

Finished

a tube of ointment to apply to my wound. Although

voice interrupted my thoughts. “Let me

was greeted

it myself, I said hurriedly.

from my hand, knelt slightly,

my turn,” he said matter–of–factly, leaving me no

“Fine…” I relented.

“I

sent a shiver up my spine as his long fingers gently rubbed against my

began

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

scar.”

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

looked up, our eyes met.

was just an inch away

This dmned distance.

was so close that I could hardly breathe, and my

Caden’s POV:

blushing shyly stirred something deep

hesitation, I leaned closer, my lips

familiar softness and sweetness