Chapter 24

The moment Daniel stepped out of the elevator after returning from work, the rich aroma of pork rib stew filled the air. Since this was a one-apartment-per-floor setup, he could easily tell where the delicious smell was coming from.

When he opened the door, he saw Freya exercising in tight yoga clothes. She turned as she heard the door unlock, her face glistening with a fine layer of sweat. She was on her knees, her hands and chin resting on the mat, while her butt faced the entryway.

The sight was so intense that Daniel instinctively reached for the shoe cabinet to grab his slippers.

Freya stood up, noticing his dark expression. She figured he must have been exhausted from work and quietly put away her yoga mat before heading to the bathroom for a shower.

Daniel sat on the couch and sipped on cold water, his gaze fixed on the closed bathroom door. After a while, he heard the water stop, and only then did he stand up and head to his own room.

At dinner, Freya carefully observed Da