Chapter 284

The kitten, still spooked by the light, refused to come out from under the bed. Vespera stood up from the floor. "I'll go buy it something tasty later. Once it smells food, it'll come out on its own." Dominic rose as well, settling onto the edge of the bed. "Ms. Gildon, do you like this little kitten?" "Of course, I do. Who could resist something this cute?" she replied without hesitation. But then her expression shifted, brow furrowing. "Wait, where did it even come from?" Dominic answered casually, "Oh, I'm guessing it was Eden's gift." Vespera's eyes narrowed slightly. "Mr. Locke's gift to his beloved little… wife? No—husband? Wow. He really goes all out," she thought. Dominic flicked her forehead lightly. "Stop overthinking it." Vespera rubbed the spot with a scowl. She rolled her eyes inwardly. Overthinking? Please. They were practically soulmates in front of Samuel just a few hours ago. "Ms. Gildon," Dominic said suddenly. "Hmm?" Vespera looked at him. Since he was