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The next morning, the first rays of dawn were just peeping over the horizon when Emily made her way to Joy Gardens. 

It wasn’t merely to meet the terms of her agreement with Ethan; deep down, she felt a natural maternal duty to Sophia. 

Despite Sophia’s apparent indifference, Emily knew she had to step up and be the mother her child deserved. 

In the past couple of days, a subtle shift had occurred in Emily’s heart. 

She came to understand that showing love to Sophia was not just a duty but a natural part of being a mom. 

With this newfound clarity, making breakfast for Sophia no longer felt like a chore. 

Today, she was making steamed cornbread pudding and a creamy white soup. The soup had been simmering to a perfect, velvety consistency, and the delicate cornbread pudding had been carefully arranged in the steamer. 

As Emily was washing her hands at the sink, a sudden draft made her shiver. Then, she heard the faint sound of a zipper being pulled up. 

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down while she was busy making cornbread pudding, exposing a strip of her back. 

Meanwhile, Ethan had just finished his morning jog. As he approached the house, he noticed the kitchen light was on. Memories of Emily having dinner with Aaron the previous night flashed through his mind, and his curiosity got the better of him. He wanted to see if she’d still be here, cooking for Sophia. 

Peeking furtively around the kitchen door, he caught sight of Emily with her back turned, washing her hands at the sink. The zipper on her dress was half–open, revealing a slender expanse of her back. 

He lingered there for a while, and Emily remained oblivious to his presence at the door. 

The sight of her exposed back flustered him, stirring up an uncontrollable urge. Before he knew it, he found himself stepping into the kitchen. 

Silently, he walked up behind her and zipped up her dress. 

Emily let out a startled yelp and whirled around, her eyes wide with fear. When she saw it was Ethan, she let out a sigh of relief. 

Seeing the change in her expression, Ethan couldn’t help but smile. “Your zipper was down. I just zipped it up,” he said, trying to sound casual. 

Emily looked at him, and a sense of uncase washed over her. 

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After a long pause, she managed to say, “Thanks.” 

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Glancing at the creamy soup on the stove, Ethan blurted out, “Make my breakfast, too, from now on.” 

Watching the steam rise from the steamer, she said to Ethan, who was standing nearby, “I’ve made plenty for breakfast. Help yourself if you’re hungry.” 

Ethan, standing just behind her, simply replied with a soft 

“Sure.” 

The cornbread puddings in the steamer looked irresistibly delicious, and the steam was billowing out vigorously. 

All of a sudden, the steam built up so much pressure that the lid of the steamer started to rattle and bounce. Hot water droplets splashed around the stovetop. 

Before she could react, the lid was forced down by the powerful 

steam. 

She instinctively flinched, but in an instant, a pair of strong arms encircled her waist from behind. The owner of those arms stepped in front of her and caught the falling lid. 

In a heartbeat, she found herself wrapped in Ethan’s embrace. At around 6–plus feet tall, he rested his chin on her shoulder, his chest pressing gently against her back. His hands, still holding the lid, kept her close. 

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Not only had Ethan saved the lid from crashing down, but he’d also pulled her into a warm embrace. 

It was the first time they’d been this close in a long while. 

It was only then that Ethan noticed how soft and fragrant she 

was. 

With his face nestled in the crook of her shoulder, her sweet, 

subtle scent filled his senses. 

As soon as Emily realized she was in his arms, she went completely still, her body tense. 

The warmth from his body against her back made her feel a little dizzy. 

For what seemed like an eternity, neither of them said a word. 

Time felt like it stopped. If it weren’t for the droplets of steam falling from the lid and the low crackle of the stove fire, it would have been a perfectly silent moment. 

She couldn’t help but think it would be wonderful if this 

moment could last forever. 

But she knew it was just a fleeting thought. 

Their relationship was far from simple. 

After a long pause, Emily finally managed to say, “Ethan.” 

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Snapping out of his reverie, Ethan placed the lid on the stovetop, stepped back, and let go of her waist. 

“Next time, put something heavy on the lid. It’s dangerous,” 

he said in his usual calm tone, as if he were talking about the 

weather. 

She knew all too well that such words of concern rarely came from Ethan, especially directed at her. 

For a moment, she thought she was dreaming. 

But the lingering warmth on her back was a clear sign that it was 

all real. 

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