While he was upstairs, Natalie took the opportunity to reheat the dishes and bring them back to the table.
Ethan returned after taking a quick shower, and when he came downstairs, he saw Natalie facing away from him. Her long, curly hair was tied into a casual knot at the back of her head, with a few loose strands cascading down.
She wore a pure white loungewear set adorned with small cherry patterns, giving her a soft, cozy appearance. As she moved, her long, slender hands lifted the pot lid, and a strand of hair fell over her cheek from the motion.
Ethan walked up behind her, gazing at the delicate curve of her neck, and reached out to untangle her hair knot. Her hair, slightly wavy, arced through the air before falling gracefully, its scent lingering in his palm.
The coolness of he
