Chapter 39

Elsie was brushing her teeth that morning when a knock came from the door. Thinking it was Olivia arriving to pick her up for the set, she ran over to open it. Instead, William stood there in a tailored suit, eyebrows raised the moment she opened the door. “What’s with the rush? Being this nice to me first thing, I should be flattered.” Elsie opened her mouth to respond, but it was full of toothpaste foam, so she shut it again. Her electric toothbrush hummed in the background. “Interesting way to say good morning,” William gave a small grin and raised the box in his hand. “Brought you some dim sum.” Boom—the door slammed shut in his face. William rubbed his nose, almost hit. Clicking his tongue, he muttered, “Yikes, that goodbye was kinda harsh.” After getting ready and seeing a message from Olivia, Elsie grabbed her bag, changed her shoes, and opened the door again. William was still there, casually leaning against the hallway wall, scrolling on his phone with zero intention of leavin