Chapter 28. Trouble in Paradise

Evelyn

“Mom sent breakfast for us,” Jacob said, raising the croissant to my mouth as I rubbed the sleep from my eyes. I really wanted to just sleep, but I didn’t want to be selfish and doze off while my boyfriend had to leave for work. At least there should be a kiss before he left and a few tight hugs. That was the only reason I dragged myself from the bed and sat on the couch. However, it seemed Rosaline had already prepared breakfast for us, knowing her son would have to leave early for work.

As I took a bite, my eyes widened in surprise—it literally tasted like it was from an expensive bakery—the crunchiness, the flavors, altogether, it was the best croissant I had ever tasted.

“Wow,” I exclaimed, “Did she really make it all by herself?”

“Yes,” he chuckled, wiping the filling from the corner of my mouth with his thumb and then his own as he licked it away, “My mom’s a very good cook. And trust me, these few days, she’ll make sure you gain at least