Billionaire, Let's Divorce! by BELLA

Chapter 0289

I blanched, feeling stuck with indecision. I managed a smile, willed myself to move to her table. It would be rude to refuse her invitation.

My gaze swept around, looking out for one face in particular. There was no sight of him nor did I perceive his signature scent which was fast becoming his trademark.

"Hi, everyone. Hello, Rachel." I grabbed a chair for myself and settled down amongst them. The conversation around the table resumed from where it had stopped and after a while, I found myself warming up as I indulged in the tasty food and the lively conversation.

It was then I realized the low music that had been playing in the background. Schedule notes were passed round and somebody made a joke about working during a supposed getaway from work.

It felt wonderful to mix with my colleagues, setting aside professionalism.

It was a beautiful evening and I was grateful most especially that somehow, Aiden didn't join in the dinner.

The next morning, we arrived at Green Haven Farm, where we were warmly welcomed by the owner, Mr Jenkins, his weathered face creasing into a smile. His workers, a friendly bunch, nodded in greeting, their hands stained with the telltale signs of fermentation.

"Ah, glad you folks could make it!" He boomed, his voice like a warm hug. "Today, we're gonna show yo

you the secrets of making the finest sauerkraut from this side of the world."

intently as he began to showcase his famous technique, his hands moving deftly as he chopped and salted the

always wondered how you get that perfect flavor, I asked, fascinated by ne

balance of salt and acidity," he explained, his eyes twinkling with enthusiasm.

doesn't ruin the sauerkraut and gives an odor of decay?" A male voice piped up behind me. All eyes

about creating the right environment for those little microbes to do their thing." As he worked, He regaled us with stories of his childhood, of helping his mother make sauerkraut in their family kitchen. His love for the craft was infectious, and I found myself swept up in the art of it all because to me, it was

on Mr. Jenkins with interest. "Hey, Ana," he whispered,

uncomfortable at the proximity. "Yeah, I've always wanted to learn how to make sauerkraut," I replied, trying to focus on the lesson at

Aiden staring at me with intense concentration. Quickly, I looked away, feeling color flood

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returned rather stiffly, trying to brush off the awkwardness. After the demonstration, we were grouped and given tasks to complete around the farm,

of us had spread to distant parts of the farm. Only a handful of us remained and each group had their

trying to identify the various plants and ingredients laid

fresh herbs and earthy soil filled the air, and I breathed it in deeply, loving the scents

same colleague, a tall, lanky man with a charming smile and

a hand,"