Chapter 24

Dorothy knew she should remind Everett that Bay Residence was his own home, and her coming along didn’t mean she was moving in.

But when she opened her mouth, no sound came out.

Just once, she wanted to indulge herself and savor a moment of tenderness that belonged to another woman..

“Okay, let’s go home.”

Perhaps because he was so tired the day before, for once, Everett didn’t wake up at six.

When Dorothy opened her eyes, the man beside her was still asleep.

His hand was lightly draped over her waist, and his body was slightly tilted.

The occasional movement of the curtain allowed sunlight to spill onto his deep-set features, a sight so beautiful that she couldn’t take her eyes off.

If only she was the one he cared about….

That would be wonderful.

This thought suddenly sprouted out of nowhere. It startled Dorothy, so she quickly got out of bed.

how she could have

people tasted sweetness, they would become greedy.

water, Dorothy discarded these thoughts and went to

reason, she should

porridge started to

messy hair made

smiled at him. “Breakfast will be ready soon. How would you like

didn’t sit down like a boss. Instead, he helped her

burst of steam scalded Dorothy, she let out a hiss

to give Everett the impression that she couldn’t do even

brought out two bowls, only to find that Everett was gone.

“Mr. Lopez?”

Everett appeared from somewhere, with a first-aid box

was taken aback, and then she

what else to call

me Everett at home.” He strode over to Dorothy.

hand, Dorothy realized that the spot she scalded earlier

little when I apply the ointment. Bear with it.”

shook her head, trying to pull her hand

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