Chapter 605

Ella felt puzzled as she couldn't grasp why Joshua was unwilling to enter the apartment.

Natalie was asleep inside, so Ella assumed Joshua would go inside to check on her or wake her as couples typically did.

Despite her confusion, Ella refrained from asking. She knew whatever Joshua decided was the last word, and she had to comply.

"Mr. Grayson, please hold on outside for a moment. I'll wake Ms. Lovelace up right away," Ella said before heading toward the bedroom.

Before she could take a few steps, Joshua suddenly spoke up, "Hold on."

Ella turned around.

"Does Natalie usually wake up at this time?" Joshua asked while glancing at his watch, which indicated noon.

"Um… w-well…" Ella stammered.

Typically, Natalie did wake up around this time unless there was something urgent. She pondered whether Natalie had mentioned her early rising habits to Joshua.

"Go on." Joshua's expression was neutral as he fixed his gaze on her.

Ella struggled under the pressure and could only manage to