Chapter 1012

After finishing the sweet and sour ribs, Chloe didn't hold back her praise. "Mr. Connor, your cooking is honestly incredible."

Connor's lips curled into a small smile. "You're too kind."

"Here, try this one too." He slid another dish her way.

Chloe thought every single dish was delicious. Normally, she wasn't much of a talker during meals. But tonight, after every bite, she found herself blurting out, "Wow, this is so good. Seriously, it's amazing."

Connor finally looked genuinely satisfied. "If you like it, have some more."

The two kids were eating with even more excitement than usual. Aaron looked up, beaming. "Uncle Connor, this is the best food I've ever had!"

Connor laughed and ruffled his hair.

Before long, every last dish on the table was wiped clean. Even the sauce from the ribs was scooped up by the kids, who mixed it with their rice and finished every drop. Tim and Aaron both had extra helpings, and after stuffing themselves, they darted off to the playroom to keep playing.

thought Lucas's cooking was pretty good, but there was

to her. It was as if she'd tasted them before. Somewhere

Connor, have I ever eaten your cooking

second. He

said, "Yes. Quite a

frowned. "So my husband and I used to visit

never felt

might not be

if she couldn't accept it? What

he was starting to overthink everything. It felt like every step he took was right on the edge of a cliff. He wanted to take it slow,

hard for Chloe to accept. Even if she believed

she'd

thought made

his gaze. “No. I only

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