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.”

and handsome face softened a bit. “Just keep me company.”

dare object.

walked ahead. She hesitated for a moment

So that was what it felt

his car, Dorothy kept her head down, staring at her shoes, until she heard the steady breaths of the man next to her. She then cautiously turned her

leaned back in his seat

occasional light from outside the car made his thick lashes and sharp jawline stand out. Even in sleep, he seemed intimidating. This wasn’t the first time

middle school, she was always late for classes because she was working.

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

uniform. He was a handsome lad with a youthful vibe. Not only was

some were even mistakenly sent

one to end up connected to Everett? They were even planning to

with love. She was just

drove through the busiest street in Eldorria City and finally stopped in front of a modest-looking

causing Dorothy to quickly avert her

and his

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