I returned home with a myriad of worries in my heart. As soon as I opened the door, I heard the sound of running water coming from the bathroom.
Looking at the two intertwined figures in the transparent door frame, I instantly understood.
Zevanka was here again.
Ever since she came back, I could not count how many times she had come to my house and stay overnight, using the excuse of being locked outside her house.
With just one phone call and one text message, Cornelius overcame all difficulties and ran to pick her up.
He always said that Zevanka was his younger sister who grew up with him and was very pitiful because she had no father or mother.
He was entrusted by her uncle and aunt to take care of her.
After a long time, I also agreed with this statement.
As long as Zevanka had something to order, I would go if Cornelius was not around.
From time to time, I went from being Cornelius' wife to being their shared caregiver.
But because of Cornelius, I was willing to accept it.
"Why did you just come home? Zevanka and I have already taken a bath, so hurry up and make the bed for her."
"She likes to sleep on Tencel cotton, don't make the mistake again."
The impatient voice interrupted my thoughts. I stood at the door and looked up at Cornelius and Zevanka.
Cornelius was shirtless, with several glaring red kiss marks on his neck and his wet hair was still dripping with water.
Zevanka in his arms had a blush on her cheeks and a pair of tender almond eyes.
"Thank you, Jessica. I have a cold today, so I'd like to trouble you again to make me some brown sugar ginger water."
"Just let it cool and bring it to my room."
I looked up at her but did not respond.
The puppy, Winter, at my feet licked my trouser leg and barked a few times.
"Ah!"
"Cornelius, I’m so scared."
Zevanka screamed and jumped up, hanging on the half-naked Cornelius.
On the delicate and white legs, a big hand with obvious blue veins was particularly eye-catching.
The man's handsome and delicate face was filled with impatience and he stared at me with a frown.
"I told you not to keep a dog. It barks and annoys people."
As he said that, he stretched out his foot and kicked Winter hard.
I picked up the puppy the moment he kicked it, pursed my lips and did not say a word.
He snorted coldly. "You're protecting a dog so well. I'm going to roast him someday!"