My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 210

Chapter 210

Evelyn

Sunlight filtered through the small gap between the curtains, landing softly on my face. I squeezed my eyes shut, determined not to wake up, but it only lasted a moment before I gave in. Panic shot through every one of my veins as I opened my eyes and saw the empty space beside me.

Sitting up hurriedly, I scanned the room.

Did he not come home last night?

I slipped on my slippers, ready to search for him, when a realization stopped me in my tracks. I'd fallen asleep on the sofa, waiting for him. Yet here I was, waking up in bed. The memory hit me then-his strong arms carrying me to bed, his warmth enveloping me as he held me close.

I stepped out of the bedroom, my ears catching the soft clatter of utensils. Following the sounds to the kitchen, I found him there, cooking breakfast.

A sigh of relief escaped me at the sight. He stood at the stove, relaxed and focused, as if the weight of our troubles didn't exist. As if we didn't have a situation to handle. As if we both weren't walking on thin ice.

I wished he didn't make things harder because, for me, it was already tough enough.

I walked up behind him and gently wrapped my arms around his waist, pressing my face against his back. Another sigh slipped past my lips as I held him tightly.

He was here. Solid. Real.

That was all that mattered.

"Good morning," he murmured, his voice warm and steady, as he flipped the bacon sizzling in the pan.

"Good morning," I whispered, letting the peace of the moment wash over me as I rested my cheek against him.

He turned off the stove and faced me, "How are you feeling?"


"Better," I said, a small smile curling my lips. For once, there was no anger or worry in his gaze-just calm. It was enough to soothe the turmoil in my heart. "You know," I added playfully, "seeing you like this makes me feel like I've won the lottery."

can fry

teased, "and because

of messy hair from my

I pouted, tightening my arms around him. "I think I deserve at least two for being your taste

an amused glint in his

I laughed, leaning up to kiss his cheek. "So, Chef Adriano, what's on the menu

glanced over his shoulder, his eyes playful and warm. "Breakfast first, then maybe a walk by the lake. After that..." He reached out, tucking a loose strand

the ache in my chest. Maybe we'd finally moved past the argument. "Sounds perfect," I said, a small, hopeful

down, pressing a tender kiss to my forehead. "With you, it always is,"

I'd been suppressing tumbling

a flicker of guilt clouded his features. He sighed, sliding his arms around my waist and pulling me flush against himp, Evelyn," he said, his vorce low and sincere. shouldirt have spoken to you the way I did. I acted too harshly when you didn't deserve that." His thumb brushed against my side. "I'm

admission, a warmth spreading


Finally, he understood.

whispered, cupping his face. "It's okay. You

before the relief could fully settle, his next words shattered

maturely," he continued, his tone heavy. "Instead of arguing, I should have sat you down and talked us through this calmly. Shouting never leads

do you mean?" My voice trembled, fear creeping

hands tightened around

me to

gentle, but his

a child. Neither of us is ready forthat even though you might think you are. You are only focusing on

I tried to pull away, but

to me,

which had burned so brightly moments ago, began to

rushing into something neither of us is truly prepared for. You might think you're ready now, but


me like

Vel

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