and setzt Beberca and bymon face, then header ack home in Drymindr’s rat
- he had to pickhien up tomorrow arreway
vent dove vesperats car to her neighborhood and let at lightning speed, just because he helped Domine, Vespera kept glaring at him
pemilule stepped out of the cat with Vespesa, the followed behind hien as they walked to the elevator.
i you want to rome up for dinner? Raymond made plestynt good food,”
“No, thank you. I have some laundry to do,” she politely declined and pressed the button for her floor.
Ever since last night, the mention of food wound her. It felt like he was using it as a code word. Even if he wasn’t, something about it didn’t, ot right with her
owend not to accept any food bar indfried fierause food might be lared with “prison”
“Really? You’re not coming? Raymond in
seli, a seafood platter, the ecoplant ravioli you loved
Dowed hard and refused again. “Nope! I’m really not coming, Eneed to get the Landry done today!” she said firml
She was determined not to give in to good food or good Innku.
His eyes flickered, but he didn’t insist on making remote.
“It sounds like doing Laundry is really important to you.”
The elevator opened, and she stepped out.
He didn’t follow her this time. If he had, after she flat–out rejected him, it would have made him seem like a creep.
he go–the cool liquid helped die
When she got home, she swing her suitcase into a comer and grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge. She downed half of it in one down the heat that lingered in her..
cather was unbearably hot, she opened the balcony door and sat on a patio chuir
As she enjoyed the breeze, she remembered the cold look in his eyes when she got out of the elevator.
be thinking she was burning bridges again?
a huge favor, and she still hadn’t thanked him properly East night, she was the our who took advantage of him under the influence of alcohol Now, she was acting like she didn’t want to take responsibility. She racked her brain but couldn’t think of a good solution.
By then, Dominic bad mached has penthome. When Reymond saw Jam come in alone, he couldn’t help but look behind him
“trop looking. She’s not here,” Dominic said flatly, then walked to his bedroom,
Raymond followed. “Is Vespera too tired?”
“she said she needed to do Laundry.”
Raymond nodded with understanding. “That’s normal. You know women like to keep themselves clean. Doing laundry is pretty important. Don’t worry. Ilwait for her. Let me send beratest,”
Duminan didn’t reply and entered as bedroom
Raymond bounced around the dining area, took pictures of the food spread, and sent them to Vespera. Then, he sent her a voler message. “Vespera, I made too much food and Mr. Reid can’t finish it all by himself, Come up after you’re done with laundry. We’ll wait for you! Vespeta saw the message and felt even more.conflicted.
It wouldn’t look good if she turned then down twice. Even if Dominie wasn’t expecting a thank you, it would make her seem ungrateful. Then, another voice ipessage from Raymond came in
g them down. You have to try the new dish I’ve
“I’m sure you’re really tired after coming back and don’t feel like moving. I’ll pack some into containers and bring i
Now she really rudder’t it
“That’s too much trouble. I’ll come up,” de replied.
Tar derided to go up and hurve a meal. Then, thank Dominir, and address thar mistake she made the previous night. There was no need to drag it out, as it would only
Eet ther
A proper thank you had to be delivered. As for what happened that night, she figurd it was better to bring it up herself than wall for him to do it. At least, sler could gaintle upper hand.
After thinking it ratough, that was her goal for the night. She stood up nervously, her heart racing
before heading upstairs, der went into her study, picked out a viutage vase from her collection, and carefully placed it in a gift box.
Sherontdn’t thundhin without bringinge something
Dominit came one of his ponen fresh from the shower, dressed in lounge clothes. He saw Vespera sitting in the dining area with an extremely take smile. His gaze dalled in the large gitt lave na the table.
