Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 166

With a soft thud, the pie crust slipped from Serena's hand, landing on the floor. It jolted her back to reality as she refocused on the task at hand.

Only then did she realize a pressing issue: she had no idea what kind of filling Samuel preferred.

Asking him directly would ruin the surprise.

After a moment's thought, Serena decided to make two pies-one with a hearty vegetable filling and another with a savory meat filling.

By the time she finished baking and the pies were out of the oven, it was already past four in the afternoon.

Serena packed the pies into two insulated containers and headed out to Samuel's apartment.

When she arrived at the Emerald Crown Residences, Samuel wasn't home yet, so she waited downstairs.

To her surprise, it was less than five minutes before she spotted Samuel's car pulling into the complex.

"You're back so soon?" Serena was taken aback.

Samuel's cheeks were slightly flushed from the cool breeze, but his eyes sparkled with a smile.

"As soon as you called, I hurried back. You didn't have to wait long, did you?" "Aren't you supposed to be at work?" Serena teased, smiling at him.

be more important than

complex, feeling a warmth spread

insulated containers

you bring something

and I had extras, so I thought I'd bring you

smile deepened, his eyes crinkling at the

help but smile

the setting sun bathed them in a soft glow, adding a harmonious touch to

home. Some couldn't help but feel

a few minutes, they

stayed over, it was in a guest room Samuel had prepared for visitors. It

own living space, which was also impeccably

a housekeeper

myself." Samuel replied as he moved into the kitchen to unpack the

of the pies filled the small space, creating a comforting

yourself?" Serena was surprised. "With managing the

you want to do something, you can always find the time," Samuel said, pulling out a few plates. "What kind of sauce would you

a hint of worry in her voice. "I wasn't sure what kind of filling you'd like, so I made pork, leek, and cabbage pies. I