When Selene reached the apartment, she found Vincent waiting outside.

Vincent was a model of gentleness-a university professor whose scholarly demeanor clung to him like well-worn parchment.

He lifted the bag of groceries in his hand and beamed. "Are you done with your meetings?"

Selene paused mid-step, gave a slight nod, and unlocked the door.

Vincent followed her inside, naturally changing into indoor shoes at the entrance before handing her a pair, asking, "What do you want to eat?"

Selene yawned and sprawled onto the couch in the living room. "Anything simple."

Vincent took the apron hanging nearby and approached her. Bracing his hands on the back of the couch, he leaned over her reclined form and studied her face.

Selene, on the other hand, kept her eyes closed but knew exactly what he was doing.

"Professor Calloway," she muttered drowsily. "I've been terrified of teachers since childhood."

He chuckled softly, reaching out to tuck a strand of hair away from her cheek.

Selene didn't avoid his touch. She was simply too tired at this point.

later,

Selene assumed it was a delivery. She forced herself up and shuffled to

lay resolutely across the door handle, making it clear she wasn't going to move. A frown creased her brow as she

there was a guest. In a casual tone, he said, "Selene, come grab the dishes." In the next second, Damien shoved the door open with a loud thud, causing

the dishes down and turned to come out. He was just about to go out to

the three freshly prepared dishes and the chicken soup steaming on

vanished

she said wearily. "Whatever this is,

pair of utensils, smiling as he said, "Sure, Another day, then. But since I'm already here, I

Vincent's hand settled firmly on her shoulder before she could react. His voice

made Damien seem like an intruder who had forced his way into a place he

feeling of obstruction rose in his chest, and he seethed with the need to stare Selene

he thought he was doing here barging in like he was. catching them in

his usual good nature, Vincent ladled out three sets of dishes, politely placing

was genuinely hungry. She had been in meetings for two days and had only eaten bread and

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