Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 193

Feeling a bit embarrassed, I Immediately declined, “No need. Jason’s still in the hospital, so I won’t be having lunch here. I’ll definitely swing by some other time to check out your cooking.”

“Hospitals have caregivers, and I’ve already told the kitchen to pack a meal for Jason to be sent over.” Sibyl was more enthusiastic than I expected, “Just relax and have your meal here.”

Thinking about the situation with Cecilia, I made up an excuse, “Jason likes staying quiet, and he gets awkward with others around; I really don’t feel right leaving him.”

“Oh, I see.” Sibyl glanced at the clock on the wall and suggested, “Ms. March, How about I have the kitchen fire up right now, and you can take

lunch to Jason afterwards?”

With her insisting time and again, it would be kind of rude to refuse further, so I awkwardly agreed.

Just then, a sweet greeting came from the entrance, “Mom, Hogan and I are back!”

Hogan

and tie, but in a light grey tracksuit, which matched Cecilia’s soft pink

they were wearing a

casual gear, seemed less stern and more

was also lugging bags of goodies, apparently to pay homage

with her sharp eyes, spotted me immediately with her wide, beautiful almond eyes, and exclaimed in surprise, “Xaviera,

came especially to visit me. What a coincidence, but weren’t you and Mr. Zade going to eat out? What brings you

“Hogan said he missed Dad’s twice–cooked pork; how could I not indulge his

coquettish; clearly she was

a chuckle, “What a coincidence, Ms. March also ordered that dish.

way, Mom,” Cecilia lifted a small gift box with a dimpled smile, “Hogan picked out a jade piece for you at the jewelry counter; have a look, do you

lit up with a pleasantly surprised look. “There’s a gift for me

almond eyes were full of affection

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