Chapter 25

Klein took a deep breath, his frustration evident as he spoke her name with a hint of annoyance, "Evangeline."

But Evangeline remained focused on her task, refusing to acknowledge him as she continued to prepare dinner.

"Evangeline," he repeated, his tone growing more insistent.

Frustrated by her lack of response, Klein stood up and approached her, only to be met with resistance as Evangeline stepped back, her tone firm, "Don't bother me."

Raising a skeptical eyebrow, Klein crossed his arms over his chest. "I will keep bothering you until you actually 'talk' to me."

Evangeline halted at his words, turning to face him with a stubborn resolve.

"I don't think communicating with you is part of the contract, Klein," she sighed, her demeanor unwavering.

"Ah, ah. You're mistaken. Condition number 3 states that you are not to deny my needs, and I need you to talk to me," Klein countered, stepping closer to her.

Evangeline sighed in surrender, setting the ladle down as she finally faced Klein,