Chapter 67
Charles instinctively furrowed his brow. This meant he could no longer mention Charlie in front of Grandma. He glanced sideways at Evelyn beside him, noticing her
ble sigh of m
Charles gaze darkened sligh Just how long was the planning to keep Charlie hidden?
oglare at Eve one more time, believe it or not, il gouge out your eyes” Rosa came out just in time to see Charles giving Evelyn a cold look again. She was mediately infumated Raising her hand, Rosa smacked him hard on the back
touch Charles gasped in pain
“Server you nightr
Rose said it served him right, but her eyes were filled with concern. She had forgotten she had just used the whip on Charles
Evelyn cooked a few of Rosa’s favonte dishes, making Rosa so happy that she ate an extra half bowl of rice
After dinner, Rosa dragged Evelyn to walk with her in the garden
Suddenly, the weather changed, and a tomtential downpour began. Worried about Rosa’s health, Evelyn took off her jacket and shielded Poss. She didn’t accep
the time the servantsarved with an umbrella, Ross hadn’t been touched by the rain, while Evelyn was completely soaked
“Eve hurry and take a hot shower. Don’t catch a cold Rosa urged her
Next Monday. Evelyn was due to report to Carlisle Jewels. Womed about catching a cold, she went to Charles‘ courtyard
She enter
room to take a shower
Evelyn enter Charles‘ room without saying a word, her lips curving into a
She couldn’t wait for Evelyn and Charles to spend more nights together, hopefully resulting in a great–grandchild and making it impossible for Charles not to marry Evelyn
After dinner Charles headed to his study for a video conference. His meetings lasted at least two hours, so he wouldn’t return to his room so early. Evelyn, feeling uneasy, still locked the door after entering. She quickly stripped off her soaked clothes, tossed them into the dryer, and prepared to wear them after her
She had been with Charles for five years, and they always lived at Oakwood Manor. They only occasionally visited Jenkins Estate, and even then, they left af dinner She had never stayed overnight in his room, nor did the have clothes there
steam rose, enveloping the space in warmth
Evelyn stood under the showerhead, turning on the thermostat–controlled water, letting the warm water cascade over her and washing gaway the chill
Soon, the bathroom filled with steam, warming her body gradually. The pitter–patter of water drowned out any noise from outside She didn’t hear the bedroom door
Charles stood outside the bedroom door turning the lock, only to find it was locked from the inside
His gaze damened
Evelyn
but signaled for the butler to bring the key, unlocking the door himself. He stepped into the bedroom and gently closed the door with a “bang”
inside and completely unaware
Charles stood at the doorway. The bedroom lights were off, and the brightness was coming from the direction of the bathroom
His gaze shifted The bright light and frosted glass outlined Evelyn’s graceful figure, indistinct, yet not entirely hidden
But to Charte
monized Evelyn’s form countless times, even a silhouette was enough to conjure her clear curves
his mind.
sathing gradually becoming heavier. He locked the door, took off his suit jacket tossed it aside, and walked over.
Charles gaze darker
He stood at the bathroom door Whoosh –
He reached out and slid the door open
