Chapter 11

It seemed that things had escalated quickly. But for now, his word was law. Who was she to object?

Clad in Everett’s clothes, she could faintly smell the scent of his tobacco. It was strangely comforting.

Maybe it was because the tension from earlier had eased, but her stomach started to growl at the most inopportune moment. She was so embarrassed that she couldn’t even lift her head.

“You haven’t eaten?”

“I have.” She was too embarrassed and didn’t want to continue the conversation.

Everett didn’t press further. He just glanced at his watch and said, “I’ve arranged for your mother to be in a VIP room. There’s a nurse with her. The doctor will notify you when she wakes up. For now, come with me.”

Dorothy was taken aback. “Where are we going?”

“To eat.”

“I really did eat.”

usually aloof and handsome face softened

object. She

as Everett turned and walked ahead. She hesitated for a moment before

daddy? So that was what it felt

she heard the steady breaths of the man next to her. She then cautiously turned her gaze to him.

exhausted. He leaned back in his

lashes and sharp jawline stand out. Even in sleep, he seemed intimidating. This

classes because she was working. A

deskmate, Everett, also stayed behind after self-study, for reasons unknown. But unlike her, he just slept, waiting for his ride home.

handsome lad with a youthful vibe. Not only was he good-looking and tall, but

were even mistakenly sent

twists and turns, she would be the one to end up connected to

knew this marriage had nothing to do with love. She was just a shield, or

drove through the busiest street in Eldorria City and finally stopped in front

opened his eyes, causing Dorothy to quickly avert her gaze.

the car first, and his phone started

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