Chapter 840

In the early morning, as everything began to awaken, the coolness of dawn gradually transitioned into a gentle warmth. With the sun rising from the east, the heat started to spread, reaching every corner of the serene Willowstown, even the secluded villa area far from the city's hustle and bustle. Naomi meticulously prepared pastries, shaping and placing them into the steamer. Sunlight poured in through the windows, enveloping her in its warmth, and causing beads of sweat to form on her skin. She preferred steaming her pastries instead of frying or baking, making her tasks much easier once they were in the pot. Subconsciously, Naomi reached into her apron pocket to check the time, wondering if Maya had woken up yet. But her hand came up empty. She forgot her phone. With a sigh, Naomi quickly washed and dried her hands before going outside to retrieve her phone from her bag. It was already past six o'clock, an hour slipped by. Glancing upstairs, she saw no sign of Scott or any ac