Chapter 24: She Quickly Got a Job

After hanging up the phone with Ulysses, Falcona happily flopped down on the couch. Holding the phone, she wondered whether she should call him again after 9 p.m. Should she take the initiative or wait for him to call? Heavens, this was such a difficult decision. She felt like a fool in a sweet romance. When Theresa came back from outside and followed the scent to the kitchen, Falcona was still happily cooking, humming a tune and swaying her hips. Hearing Theresa's casual movements, Falcona turned and smiled, "If you hadn't come back, dear, I would've gone to the police station to fish you out." "These days, you must be having a great time!" "I made roast chicken and cream of mushroom soup. Want some?" As Theresa moved closer, she suddenly pointed at Falcona's lips, "Sweetheart! Why are your lips swollen?" "No... wait, it looks like someone kissed them! Honestly, are you having a better time?" Falcona shrugged off Theresa's observation without confirming or d