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

people tasted sweetness,

Dorothy discarded these thoughts and went to the kitchen to make breakfast

emotion and reason, she

the porridge started to boil, Everett

his messy hair made him

a bit and smiled at him. “Breakfast will be

down like a boss. Instead, he helped her bring the toast out of

of steam scalded Dorothy, she let

to give Everett the impression that she couldn’t do

was ready, Dorothy brought out two bowls,

“Mr. Lopez?”

too formal for home?” Everett appeared from somewhere, with a first-aid box

was taken aback, and then she smiled. “It’s fine.”

know what else to call him besides

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

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

might sting a little when I apply the ointment.

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

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