When My Ex's Worst Enemy Became My Sanctuary novel Chapter 306

Dorothea slept right through New Year's morning and didn't wake up until it was already two in the afternoon. When she saw the time, she couldn't help but want to give Latham a good kick. Last night, around midnight, she’d been half-asleep and made a little wish in her heart, hoping for a healthy baby in the new year.

Her legs were still sore as she stretched and noticed a fancy gift box on the nightstand. Was that her New Year’s present from him? She couldn’t help but smile, but before she could open it, someone started knocking at the door.

“Dorothea, come on! Don’t just stay in bed. Let’s go out and play!” The little voice was way too cheerful for her sleepy brain.

Dorothea felt her cheeks warm up. “Okay, give me like ten minutes. I’ll be right out.” Honestly, she was terrified the kid would just barge in while she was getting dressed.

She didn’t get an answer, but she could hear someone scooping the little guy up and carrying him away.

Once she pulled herself together and headed downstairs, she bumped right into Latham coming in from outside.

“You’re finally awake?”

Dorothea sent him a glare. “What do you think?”

Ladd, for his part, was the kind of grandpa who didn’t care when anyone woke up. He wasn’t big on making the younger generation follow a bunch of rules.

Pauline called to her from the living room. “Dorothea, come here! This is a red envelope from Grandma. Take it.”

“Grandma, I’m an adult now. You really don’t have to do this anymore.”

“You’ll always be my precious granddaughter, no matter how old you are,” Grandma replied with a grin.

Then Ladd handed her one too. “Here, Dorothea. I just put Latham’s share in yours.”

Dorothea felt a lump in her throat. “Thank you, Dad. Thank you, Grandma.”

She was about to say something else when her phone buzzed with a call from an unknown number. She didn’t even hesitate, just hit decline.

She caught Latham’s eye, letting her question show in her gaze.

He grinned at her. “What are you looking at? Thinking I’m better looking than Scott?”

Scott just snorted, not interested in competing over something so pointless.

Dorothea nudged Latham’s leg under the table. “Just stop talking.”

Latham laughed softly. “Mamie, why don’t you kick Scott too? I can’t be the only one getting bullied around here.”

The three of them were left shaking their heads.

The place they’d chosen for their getaway had natural hot springs, making it the perfect spot to unwind for a few days.