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.”

did

handsome face softened a

dare object. She nodded.

walked ahead. She hesitated for

daddy? So that was what it felt like to have a

staring at her shoes, until she heard the steady breaths of the man next

in his seat and fell asleep.

stand out. Even in sleep, he seemed intimidating. This wasn’t the first time Dorothy had

middle school, she was always late for classes because she was working. A sympathetic teacher would

reasons unknown. But unlike her, he just slept, waiting for his ride

school uniform. He was a handsome lad with a youthful vibe. Not only was he good-looking and tall, but he

letters; some were even mistakenly

have thought that after so many twists and turns, she would be the one to end up connected to Everett? They were even planning to register

course, Dorothy knew this marriage had nothing to do with love. She was

street in Eldorria City and finally stopped

Dorothy to

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