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.

she could have such

people tasted sweetness, they

face with cold water, Dorothy discarded these thoughts

reason, she should thank him.

started to boil, Everett woke up.

his messy hair made him

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

boss. Instead, he helped her bring the toast

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

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

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

“Mr. Lopez?”

that’s too formal for home?” Everett appeared

then she smiled. “It’s

what else

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

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

sting a little when I apply the ointment. Bear

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

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