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.

she could

tasted sweetness, they

discarded these thoughts and

and reason, she should thank him.

the porridge started to boil,

messy hair made

bit and smiled at him. “Breakfast will be ready soon. How would you like your eggs?”

sit down like a boss. Instead, he helped her bring the toast out of

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

impression that she couldn’t do even a

porridge was ready, Dorothy brought out two bowls,

“Mr. Lopez?”

home?” Everett appeared from

then she

truth, she didn’t know what else to call him besides Mr. Lopez.

He strode

hand, Dorothy realized that the spot she scalded earlier

sting a little when I apply the ointment. Bear with

to pull her hand back. “It’s okay! It’s just

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