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

sweetness, they would become greedy.

these thoughts

and reason, she should thank him.

to boil, Everett woke

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

smiled at him. “Breakfast will be ready soon.

boss. Instead, he helped her bring the toast

scalded Dorothy, she let out a

she couldn’t do

the porridge was ready, Dorothy brought out two bowls, only

“Mr. Lopez?”

Everett appeared from somewhere, with a

then she smiled. “It’s

she didn’t know what else to call him

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

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

I apply

her hand back. “It’s okay! It’s just a minor burn.”

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