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

tasted sweetness,

cold water, Dorothy discarded these thoughts and went to the kitchen to make breakfast for Everett.

and reason, she should thank

started to

his messy hair

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

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

scalded Dorothy, she let out a hiss

that she couldn’t do even a small thing like this

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

“Mr. Lopez?”

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

taken aback, and then she smiled. “It’s

what else to

at home.” He strode

that the spot she scalded earlier had already

when I apply the ointment. Bear

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

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