Caden Lockwood raised an eyebrow, captivated by the sheer anticipation on Evelyn's face.
He almost blurted out the truth.
Tightening his fist, he spoke lightly, "When you perform to my satisfaction, I'll tell you."
Upon hearing this, Evelyn suddenly became angry.
"I thought you were going to tell me now!" she exclaimed in frustration.
Caden chuckled, a deep and pleasing sound resonating from his chest.
Evelyn, feeling defiant and helpless against him, bit her lip in frustration, resorting to burying her head under the covers, sulking.
Caden left her be, and when Aunt May brought in the food, she immediately perked up and ate, not thinking of anything else.
...
Life seemed to return to normal, as if the quarrel between Evelyn and Caden had never happened, but her body took quite some time to recuperate.
The doctor mentioned she hadn't fully recovered after being rescued from the fire and then got soaked in the rain, which took a toll on her body.
