#Chapter 78: My Two Favorite People

There was a moment of silence, then Penny's voice filled the line, brimming with anticipation. "And?" I took a deep breath, my fingers tightening around the phone. "I’ve decided to accept your offer." __ The knock on the apartment door echoed through the living room, interrupting the quiet evening that had settled in. I glanced up from the book I was engrossed in, my curiosity piqued. I set the book aside and padded to the door, my heart pounding with anticipation. As I swung open the door, a surprised gasp escaped my lips. Timothy stood on the other side, a warm smile curving his lips. His hazel eyes sparkled with an inviting warmth that made my heart skip a beat. "Hey, Evie," he greeted, his voice a soothing melody. "I hope I'm not interrupting anything." A wave of relief washed over me, quickly followed by a surge of delight. "No, not at all," I replied, almost stumbling over my words. "Come on in." Timothy took a sip of his tea. "Actually, I wanted to check if the off