Chapter 12 Cook for Her

Huston approached Evelyn, attempting to gauge her temperature by placing his hand on her forehead. Unexpectedly, she evaded his touch, causing his eyes to narrow dangerously and his displeasure to intensify.

Evelyn dodged without thinking because she wasn’t sure what Huston was going to do.

Now sensing the dangerous signals, Evelyn grabbed his hand and pressed it against her forehead in an attempt to make amends.

This act softened Huston’s expression slightly. “Your fever has subsided.”

“Yes,” Evelyn replied softly.

A brief silence hung in the air. Observing her tense demeanor, Huston averted his gaze before retreating into the kitchen.

Evelyn felt hesitant to walk away, given her recent experience of witnessing his anger the night before. She dared not test his limits.

room sofa. The afternoon sunlight poured through the sheer white curtains, creating a warm and

later, a delightful aroma filled

chicken noodle soup before her, she asked, “Is… is

he put down two

it for himself, not

bothered. After washing her hands, she sat down, grateful

was absolutely delicious. But Huston ceased eating after consuming only half a bowl. Evelyn stole a few glances at

thinking of how this man had forced and tormented her on the bed, and now cooking for her… Evelyn felt puzzled about his personality.

know how

“Mhm.”

like you supposed to hire chefs and maids?”

having strangers in my home,” Huston

paused mid-air. She gazed at him intently. “Isn’t it normal to have

and Jerry had first gotten married, she couldn’t manage everything at home

question, a flicker of loneliness and pain seemed to pass over Huston’s face.

Pain?

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