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.

know how she could have such

people tasted sweetness,

her face with cold water, Dorothy discarded these thoughts and went to the kitchen

reason, she should

to boil, Everett woke up.

hair made

“Breakfast will be ready soon. How would you like your

Everett didn’t sit down like a boss. Instead, he helped her bring the toast out of the toaster.

steam scalded Dorothy, she let out a hiss and quickly held

she

was ready, Dorothy brought out two bowls, only to find that

“Mr. Lopez?”

for home?” Everett appeared

aback, and then she smiled. “It’s fine.”

else to call him

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

that the spot she scalded earlier had already blistered.

sting a little when I apply

her head, trying to pull her hand back. “It’s okay! It’s just a minor

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