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.

how she could have

tasted sweetness,

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

reason, she should thank him.

to boil, Everett woke

black silk robe, his messy hair made

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

boss. Instead, he helped her bring the toast

steam scalded Dorothy, she let out a

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

was ready, Dorothy brought out two

“Mr. Lopez?”

appeared from somewhere, with a first-aid box in

aback, and then she smiled. “It’s

know what else to call him besides Mr. Lopez.

strode over

that the spot she scalded earlier

might sting a little when I apply the ointment.

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

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