Finding Love in the Boss’s Embrace After Divorce

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.

The afternoon sunlight poured through the sheer white curtains, creating a warm and serene

later, a delightful aroma filled the stillness.

way over. Surveying the delicious chicken noodle soup before her, she asked,

raised an eyebrow slightly as he put down two empty bowls.

that he had cooked it for himself, not for

washing her hands, she sat down,

half a bowl. Evelyn stole a few

man had forced and tormented her on the bed,

how

“Mhm.”

people like you supposed to

don’t like having strangers in my home,” Huston replied.

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

she couldn’t manage everything at home

flicker of loneliness and

Pain?