Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 21

Chapter 21 Done Staring?

Dawn thought, The way he said it makes it sound like I was too eager to see him.

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Her face flushed a deep red, and she flopped onto the sofa beside her, muttering under her breath as she slipped off her shoes, “Who told you to make everything so complicated? One apartment per floor… Of course, it’s going to take a while to get used to.”

Ethan seemed to hear her, nodding slowly with a thoughtful look. “If you don’t like it, we can always find somewhere else.”

“Uh… there’s no need.” She quickly rejected the idea, hoping he wouldn’t take her seriously.

She placed her shoes in the cabinet and walked back into the living room, her eyes scanning the space.

“When did you do the renovations? It looks great, like you’ve been living here all along.”

But from what she knew, Ethan had been living overseas for the last few years, only returning for a brief visit two years ago before leaving again.

Ethan’s gaze flickered, then he cleared his throat lightly, one hand covering his nose in a mock cough. “I’ve been renovating the place in my free time. Never thought I’d actually live here.”

Dawn nodded in understanding. “I see,” she said, as if it all made sense now.

Typical rich person behavior–buying properties on a whim, not caring if they’re ever used. They probably forget they even own them after a while.

After some light conversation, Ethan showed Dawn around the apartment.

The layout was open and spacious, with most of the room dedicated to the living area and balcony. Taking away the study and the walk–in closet, there were only three bedrooms, each one beside the master suite.

Dawn surveyed the rooms before settling on the one across from the master bedroom.

“I’ll take this room,” she said with a smile, giving an exaggerated bow. “Guess we’ll be roommates now, Mr. Jackson.”

Ethan chuckled softly. He reached over and pinched her cheek lightly. “Why are you acting silly?”

“Why are you pinching me? You’re the one being silly.”

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“We’re getting married soon. This place is your home,” he said, his warm eyes meeting hers with a playful gleam. “Even if you wanted the master bedroom, I’d have no choice but to give it up.”

Dawn blushed under his gaze and let out a soft laugh. “It’s just for a few days. It doesn’t matter where I stay.”

“Sure.”

Ethan didn’t tease her any further, simply nodding in agreement. “You’re not wrong.”

Now that she had gotten familiar with the place and chosen her room, it was time to unpack.

Ethan offered to help, but the idea of him doing so made Dawn feel awkward. She quickly declined. “I don’t need much help. I can manage on my own. You go ahead and do whatever you need to.”

He watched her for a moment before softly saying, “Alright.”

With that, he returned to his spot by the large windows and picked up the book he had been reading.

From the corner of his eye, he noticed Dawn moving back and forth between the rooms, occasionally stopping with a frustrated look before continuing her task once she figured something out.

Ethan couldn’t help but smile slightly, finding amusement in the scene.

Since she was busy unpacking, he figured he might as well keep himself occupied too.

He pulled out his phone and ordered fresh ingredients for delivery, deciding to make sure Dawn was well taken care of.

Knowing that she’d only be staying here for a few days, Dawn didn’t bother unpacking everything. She opened her suitcase to grab her essentials, putting her toothbrush and towels in the bathroom.

The only downside was that the guest room didn’t have its own bathroom.

She’d have to use the one outside, next to Ethan’s bedroom.

The master suite must have its own bathroom attached, right?

With that thought, Dawn carried her toiletries out … only to be met with a neatly arranged array of Ethan’s personal items on the bathroom counter.

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Her heart skipped a beat, and she looked back toward the master bedroom, her mind struggling to believe it.

Such a large house… with only one bathroom?

Ugh, whatever. Guess I’ll just make do.

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She sighed inwardly and accepted the situation, arranging her things as neatly as she could. What had been an empty, bare bathroom now felt small, and strangely cozy.

Taking a deep breath, she turned and stepped out.

A pleasant smell drifted in from the kitchen.

Dawn walked toward the kitchen and froze, captivated by the sight of Ethan in action.

He had removed his jacket, now wearing just a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up, revealing his strong, muscular arms. A black apron was tied around his waist, highlighting his narrow waist and his perfectly shaped backside.

His body was healthy, athletic, long, and perfectly sculpted.

It was clear he had worked hard to maintain his physique over the years.

Dawn hadn’t really noticed before, but now that she did, she was struck by just how fit Ethan was, both in clothes and out. His body was more impressive than she’d ever imagined.

“Done staring?”

The sudden voice made Dawn jump in surprise.

She looked up, and to her astonishment, Ethan was standing in the kitchen, having turned to face her at some point. He looked like a piece of art–his presence was statuesque, exuding confidence and charm.

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