Evadne was still unable to move due to the shock, her gaze fixed on the figure of the man sitting with his back turned to her. She blinked several times, as if trying to wake up from a dream. Especially since she now had a suspicion about who owned that body.She swallowed, as if in slow motion, turning her head to look in his direction. Her grip on the key to her apartment slipped from her hand.It was Gavin!“You took forever to come home,” he complained as he stood up and walked towards her.Due to the lingering shock, she couldn’t move right away. Gavin himself picked up the fallen key from her apartment floor and returned it to her hand.But it wasn’t just his presence that surprised her. She almost stumbled when he leaned down and almost gave her a smack kiss on the lips. She managed to catch him with her eyes as he straightened up.Evadne pressed her lips together and swallowed again. “W-what are you doing here? And... how did you get inside?”“Don’t worry. I used the door, not
It TOOK Evadne to count to twenty before she was able to turn the doorknob in her room. She doesn’t know how she will deal with Gavin who suddenly reappeared in her world.This time, without her permission.She took a deep breath before deciding to go out the open door. Her apartment has a small hallway. Opposite her room is another door which is the door to the bathroom. So, when she walked a few more steps, her gaze immediately focused on the living room. But Gavin wasn’t there. Her steps quickened.She just breathed a sigh of relief when she saw him in front of her refrigerator. The freezer was open and Gavin seemed to be thinking about what he could get there.Evadne’s eyebrows raised when she approached Gavin.“Are you so hot in my apartment that you’re turning my refrigerator into an air conditioner?” Evadne grabbed Gavin’s attention.“Speaking,” said Gavin who closed the freezer door first and unbuttoned his white long sleeve polo shirt one by one. “It’s a bit hot.”She grabbed
Evadne still pondered whether Gavin was serious about sleeping in her apartment, as he mentioned earlier.While washing a few dishes at the sink, she found herself momentarily lost in thought about the heated encounter in that very kitchen. Did Gavin not choose specific places, or was it just because they were the only ones in her apartment that it didn’t matter?She swallowed, feeling her body’s reaction to the thoughts racing through her mind. She was becoming sensuous, and she was sure she’d plummeted another ten points from heaven.When Gavin’s arms wrapped around her from behind, she flinched.“I-I’m washing dishes,” she stammered, almost holding her breath. They had finished eating, both satisfied.“I’m just wondering. You’re washing so few dishes, yet it seems like you’ll take forever,” he remarked.“I’ll be done here. Please let go, Gavin,” she said, struggling to breathe properly.“Why?” he teased, tightening his embrace. He even kissed her neck, nibbling her lips.Was Gavin
“I know you probably won’t believe me,” Gavin continued. “It’s up to you whether you’ll believe me or not.”Evadne met his gaze. “Isn’t it a bit too fast, Gavin?”“I think things happen quickly for us,” he said, causing Evadne’s cheeks to flush again.He had a point. She bit her lower lip. At twenty-eight, she felt like a freshly ripened tomato. Evadne closed her eyes briefly before opening them again.Taking a deep breath, she turned back to Gavin. “Can you stand by those words?”“Which ones? That we’re in a relationship?”She nodded. “Sorry. But, Gavin, I don’t think you can take the word ‘relationship’ seriously.”“Don’t judge me easily, Evadne.”“How do I know you’re not seeing other women besides me?”“Do you think I would invite you into a relationship if I wasn’t sure? And do you think I would cheat while in a relationship with you? I don’t want you to feel what you felt with your fake husband again. I’m not as much of a jerk as he was,” he said, shifting his gaze to the TV.Ev
Evadne couldn’t suppress the small smile on her lips. It seems like she’s going crazy because even her heart is delighted with the new challenge in her love life. Her fervent wish is that things will work out this time and not repeat the mistakes of the past. Hopefully, Gavin Wright won’t easily be swayed by other women.She spread two layers of comforters on the floor beside her bed. That’s where she plans to let Gavin sleep if he finds her bed uncomfortable. She also placed two pillows there, and there’s a blanket in case it gets cold.Fortunately, she bought some spare items when she went shopping for her apartment.When Evadne heard Gavin clearing his throat, she turned to him. Gavin was leaning against the doorframe. He had just showered, and now he was wearing only boxer shorts.Her cheeks warmed as she tried to avert her gaze.His well-sculpted body, like that of a famous sculptor’s masterpiece, was exposed for her to see. His hotness made her knees even weaker. Evadne took a d
In the morning, Evadne intentionally woke up early to prepare breakfast for Gavin. She turned the cold rice from last night into fried rice. For the viand, she fried eggs, sausages, and bacon.She also brewed Gavin’s favorite coffee. After setting the table, a satisfied smile graced her lips. She was happy that she wouldn’t be eating alone at that table for a while.After washing her hands, she decided to go to Gavin’s room. Just as she opened the door, Gavin also woke up, rubbing his eyes as he got up.“Good morning,” she greeted him.“Good morning, sweetie. Have you been up for long?” Gavin asked.Sweetie... that endearment sounded so sweet to her ears.She approached him. “Hmm. I’ve also prepared breakfast. Shall we?” she said, extending her hand.Gavin took her hand, but instead of helping himself stand, he pulled her towards him, causing her to fall onto his lap. She gasped when she felt his hardness against her backside. Evadne secretly swallowed. Gavin embraced her.“Shall we h
“Isaac, it’s not your fault,” Evadne replied to her friend, who was very apologetic at that moment. They met at a restaurant that day. Later that night, he would be flying to the US. However, he couldn’t leave the country until he talked to her about the humiliation he had caused her at his own party. “Besides, it’s true that Orion and I have already separated.”“But the real reason for your separation, contrary to what Camila said.”It was confirmed that the rumors spread by Camila were indeed true. She was not happy in her life unless she saw Evadne in disgrace.She sadly smiled. “I don’t know what I did to Camila to deserve being fooled by her. I welcomed her into our home. Fed her. Everything was free. But she still wasn’t satisfied because she even got involved with Orion.”“That bitch wanted it anyway,” Isaac said angrily as he took a sip of water.“Exactly. She wanted it too. Don’t worry, I’m okay now. I’ve accepted that it’s over.”“What angers me more is that he dragged you i
AFTER lunch, Gavin suggested watching a movie. Since he claimed to have nothing else to do that afternoon, Evadne agreed.“Don’t you have any important work to do? It’s still a weekday for you to relax,” she teased.“Did you forget who I am?” he replied with a smile.Evadne smirked, “Oh right. You’re the almighty Gavin Wright.”He opened the door on the passenger side, saying, “So, don’t think about my work when we’re together. Got it?”“Fine,” she said before getting into the car. “Thanks,” she added as he fastened her seat belt.During the drive, Evadne remained silent. It was the first time she was out with Gavin.“Where are we sleeping tonight? You choose. In your apartment or my penthouse?”Evadne turned to Gavin, puzzled. “Wh-what?”“Did you go deaf again?” he chuckled. “I mean, why do I have to choose where I’ll sleep tonight? I have my own house.”“Us,” he emphasized. “So don’t think about going back to your place. Got it?”She sighed as if exhaling the tension from the conve