Dorothy sensed that Everett was talking about Heather, but the cold fury in his eyes was something unfamiliar to her. Usually, he was either stoic and unapproachable or gentle and patient when dealing with her. This harsh, bone-chilling demeanor was new.

Perhaps alerted by the sound of her footsteps, Everett's gaze lifted to meet hers, and in an instant, all traces of anger vanished.

It was as if he had always been this composed gentleman, unflappable in his emotions.

"You're up," he noted.

"Yeah," she replied.

Everett finished transferring a file on his laptop and then stood up. "Do you want the breakfast delivered by the hotel, or should I make something?" "The hotel's fine," Dorothy said. Her taste wasn't picky; she didn't need him to go through any trouble for her.

I thought you'd prefer my cooking." "Huh?" Everett wheeled in a breakfast cart

you get up to make all this?" "Woke at seven. Figured you wouldn't be up that early and I didn't want

was getting more clingy. He

breakfast and are off to the play castle. I've got someone keeping an eye on them. They'll be fine." Feeling Everett's gaze turning somewhat less innocent, Dorothy quickly interjected, "I'm hungry. I want to eat breakfast!"

ready. Meet you at the front in a bit~] Dorothy couldn't help but admire Karen's stamina — bouncing around full

down, Dorothy looked up to see that Everett, ever the neat freak, had already washed and put away

hiking today.” "Worried you won't be able to keep up?" he asked with a smile. "I could carry you." Dorothy waved off the suggestion. "I'll manage. I'm more concerned about your health.

as he took her hand and led her

to ask, but her curiosity

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