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 could have such thoughts.

tasted sweetness, they would become greedy.

these thoughts and went

emotion and reason, she should thank

porridge started to boil, Everett woke up.

his black silk robe, his messy hair made him less intimidating and

at him. “Breakfast will be ready

sit down like a boss. Instead, he helped her

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

didn’t want to give Everett the impression that she couldn’t do even a small

the porridge was ready, Dorothy brought out two bowls,

“Mr. Lopez?”

home?” Everett appeared from somewhere, with a first-aid box in his hand.

then

know what else

Everett at home.” He strode over

examined her hand, Dorothy realized that the spot she

little when I apply the

her head, trying to pull her hand

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