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.

ignored her and focused on my breakfast.

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

could almost

made breakfast for me every day, I might just consider Grandpa’s suggestion.

thoughts when Caden’s phone suddenly rang, shattering the peaceful

up, he asked in a

I caught Yale’s voice on the other

we’ve found the workers responsible for

The Homey Caden

time, but one of them has since resigned,” Yale continued respectfully. “The other two claim

ordered tersely.

ending the call, I asked tentatively, “Was that about

eyes slightly. “Still investigating,”

the situation wasn’t simple, I didn’t press further.

Finished

my room and took out a tube of ointment to apply to my wound. Although it wasn’t serious, I didn’t want an unsightly

magnetic voice interrupted my thoughts. “Let me

up, I was greeted by Caden’s handsome face.

I can handle it myself, I said hurriedly.

protest. He took the ointment from my hand, knelt slightly, and carefully applied it to

he said matter–of–factly,

“Fine…” I relented.

“I

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

inexplicably began to

said. His gaze lingered on me as he stood up. “Make sure to reapply

scar.”

replied, standing up as well. However, my leg had been propped up for so

I looked up, our eyes met.

inch away

This dmned distance.

I could hardly breathe, and my cheeks flared with

Caden’s POV:

was blushing shyly stirred something

closer, my lips aiming

familiar softness and sweetness filled my senses.