Chapter 258

Everett’s POV: Angel’s wails continued echoing outside the door. Inside the walk-in closet, Scarlett and I exchanged a long, silent look—then we both let out low chuckles at the same time. As Scarlett laughed, she glanced down at her own state, and the warmth that had only just faded from her cheeks surged back up. “Go out and comfort your daughter,” she urged, nudging me. “I need to change clothes.” She was still clad only in lingerie, her graceful curves undeniably captivating. I looked down, my Adam’s apple sliding as heat surged through my chest. The hands encircling her slender waist felt scorching, as though they could burn her. Angel’s cries continued. Scarlett nudged me again. “Hurry and go.” I sighed helplessly, turned, and stepped out of the dressing room. Walking to the door, I took a moment to adjust my clothes before finally opening it. Outside, Lilly was holding the incessantly wailing Angel. Seeing me, she suddenly looked terribly out of place. But Angel was fussing so b