Chapter 787

Rowan had taken a close look at her half-swollen face, and he couldn't deny that Barry had indeed been quite brutal.

His slightly stern expression was genuinely intimidating. Under his severe gaze, Evelyn chose to compromise.

She reached out for the ice pack he had left, placed it on her face, and then lowered her head as she walked out of the kitchen. Because of the cramped space in the kitchen, his tall frame blocked half of the hallway, so she had to turn her body slightly to get past him, even brushing against his chest as she did so.

His refreshing scent wafted into her nose, causing her to inexplicably blush. She hurriedly walked out with a red face.

Once outside the kitchen, Evelyn felt her face getting even hotter. She couldn't help but press the ice pack onto her face again, attempting to cool herself down.

The sound of chopping vegetables echoed from the kitchen, giving the impression that he was skilled in the culinary arts. Evelyn wasn't sure how to feel about it.

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