Chapter 22 " By the way , didn't you recently watch a video saying you wanted to eat caramel pudding ? Emma took out a whole box of creamy pudding from the freezer , covered with a thin layer of caramel crust on the surface , which she had specially made early in the morning . " Waylon's eyes were filled with undisguised surprise : " I knew you would do it for me . " He couldn't wait to scoop up a spoonful , and as soon as it entered his mouth , he was overwhelmed by the sweet and rich sensation . He , who has never liked sweets , ate three in a row without feeling sick of them . " It tastes even better than what they serve at a five - star hotel , Waylon praised sincerely . " " After that , I often cooked for you to eat , Emma said , smiling with her eyes and eyebrows curved . " Waylon nodded and his gaze fell on her face , as if he wanted to say something but stopped himself . " What's wrong ? she asked . " He paused for a moment , then just shook his head and said , "It's nothing , I just feel like ... you look real- ly good now . " She was much better than when she first arrived in Chicago , always lost in thought staring at the sea . Emma paused for a moment , then chuckled lightly , " Yes , this place suits me well . " In the evening , a sudden heavy rainstorm came . Emma was brewing coffee in the kitchen , while thunder rumbled outside and raindrops pattered against the window . She had just closed the window when she heard a rapid knocking at the door . " Who ? she asked as she opened the door , finding Waylon standing outside , completely drenched , hold- ing something tightly in his arms . " " Come in quickly ! she hurriedly stepped aside to let him into the room . " Waylon walked in quickly and carefully opened his coat - a skinny white kitten curled up in his arms , shivering . 0.0 % 11:51 Chapter 22 t 288 Vouchers " What I saw at the entrance of the alley almost got washed away by the water , he said in a low voice , with a hint of sadness . " Emma immediately brought a towel and gently wrapped it around the kitten : " Let's dry you off first , I'll go get the hairdryer . " She turned around to leave , but her wrist was grabbed by Waylon . " Your hair is wet too , he frowned , reaching up to brush away the rainwater on her shoulder . " The two of them were very close , Emma could smell the faint scent of rain on him , mixed with a hint of fresh pine . Her heart skipped a beat , and she instinctively took a step back . Waylon withdrew his hand and coughed lightly , " Take care of the cat first . " " Um , she said , lowering her head , her ears feeling slightly warm . 11 Emma sat on the living room carpet , gently stroking the cat's head . It had already fallen asleep , its tiny body rising and falling with each breath . Waylon walked over with two cups of hot milk and handed her one , saying , " Still not sleeping ? " " Stay with it a little longer , she took the milk , her fingertips warm . Waylon sat down beside her , silent for a moment , before suddenly speaking : " Emma . " " What's wrong ? " " If one day ... he paused , his voice soft , " if you wanted to start a new relationship , what kind of person would you consider ? " Emma was taken aback and turned to look at him . The moonlight streamed through the window , casting a glow on Waylon's profile . He always wore a smile , with an intense affection clearly visible in his eyes . Her heart suddenly raced , a faint blush appearing on her face as she quickly looked away . " I ... I never thought about it . " Waylon smiled and didn't ask any further . The two of them sat quietly , with only the faint purring of the kitten echoing in the room . 39.9 % 11:51 Chapter 22 288 Vouchers Emma squatted in the corner of the courtyard , holding a small piece of fish in her hand , carefully feed- ing the white kitten . The kitten ate happily , occasionally rubbing her fingers with its head and purring contentedly . She couldn't help but chuckle and lightly tapped its nose with her fingertips . " Waylon , do you think it's gotten a bit fat ? she asked without turning her head , thinking it was Waylon who had arrived . " There was no response behind me , only the sound of the wind rustling through the leaves . Emma furrowed her brow slightly and was about to turn around when she was suddenly hugged from behind . The familiar scent instantly enveloped her , the cold scent of cedar mixed with a hint of tobacco , it was the smell of Cadoc . Her body suddenly stiffened . " I finally found you ... Cadoc's voice rang in her ears , low and hoarse , with a trembling that was hard to conceal . " 79.8 % 11:51 Chapter 23 1 288 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!