Chapter 1011

But the memories were just too blurry.

It was like peering through a thick curtain-no matter how hard she tried, Chloe couldn't bring them into focus.

Still, as she watched Connor's broad shoulders disappear into the kitchen, she couldn't shake the feeling that there was more between them than just a casual acquaintance. There had to be.

Yet, one thing had her completely stumped:

Why did Tim keep calling her "Mom"?

She was still lost in thought when a mouthwatering aroma drifted through the air.

The two kids, who'd been complaining about their empty stomachs for a while, immediately perked up.

"What's that smell? It's amazing!"

Connor came out of the kitchen carrying a steaming pot of soup. "Dinner's ready, everyone."

The kids barely waited a second-they dashed straight to the table.

Chloe followed, still a little stunned.

She couldn't believe it: in just half an hour, Connor had whipped up a full meal— four dishes and a soup.

There were sweet and sour ribs, stir-fried shrimp with eggs, beef with green peppers, sautéed veggies, and a fragrant mushroom soup.

Chloe gaped at the spread. "How did you do all this?"

just smiled, a little

almost poetic way that left

at

means he cooks all the time,

grinned, ruffling Aaron's hair. "Smart

of them were gathered around the small

time,

from before-now, the table was full of colorful, delicious-looking food that smelled

drooling. "Dad, I want the sweet and sour ribs!

his chopsticks on the table, eyes

sour ribs were

favorite, especially when Connoret

busy-getting

up his chopsticks and carefully placed

it," he said. "I

ribs to the kids, who immediately

in the smell. It was sweet, tangy, and somehow

the rib, took a bite, and

It was tender

rand juicy, the flavors

perfectly balanced-just the right

The taste blossomed on her

eaten anything

liked to cook, too, and Chloe always

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