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.

didn’t know how she

sweetness,

cold water, Dorothy discarded these thoughts and went to

reason, she should thank him.

the porridge started to boil, Everett

silk robe, his messy hair made him

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

like a boss. Instead, he helped her bring the toast

Dorothy, she let out a hiss and quickly held it

impression that she couldn’t do even a small thing

two bowls, only to find that

“Mr. Lopez?”

too formal for home?” Everett appeared from somewhere, with a first-aid box in

was taken aback, and then she

else to call him besides

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

examined her hand, Dorothy realized that the spot she scalded earlier

I apply the ointment.

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

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