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.

her and focused on my

handsome, powerful, and wealthy. In the business world, he

being insufferable, he could almost be

made breakfast for me every

Caden’s phone suddenly rang, shattering the peaceful

a deep voice, “What

I caught Yale’s voice on the

responsible for the chandelier

72 The Homey

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

Caden ordered tersely.

asked tentatively, “Was that about

eyes

that the situation wasn’t simple, I didn’t

Finished

tube of ointment to apply to my

magnetic voice interrupted my thoughts. “Let

up, I was greeted by

fine, I can handle it myself, I said hurriedly.

ignored my protest. He took the ointment from my hand, knelt slightly, and carefully

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

“Fine…” I relented.

“I

a shiver up my spine as his long fingers gently

began

stood up.

scar.”

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

I looked up, our eyes met.

an inch away from my lips.

This dmned distance.

that I could hardly breathe,

Caden’s POV:

was blushing shyly

hesitation, I leaned closer, my lips aiming

sweetness filled my