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!”

looked up and sure enough, there were Hogan and Cecilia walking in through

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

clear to anyone that they were wearing

in casual gear, seemed less

lugging bags of goodies, apparently to pay homage to

eyes, spotted me immediately with her wide, beautiful almond

I could answer. Sibyl chipped in, “Ms. March came especially to visit me. What a coincidence, but weren’t you and Mr. Zade going to eat out? What brings you

missed Dad’s twice–cooked pork; how could

coquettish; clearly

at Cecilia with satisfaction, then turned to Hogan with a chuckle, “What a coincidence, Ms. March also ordered that dish. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure everyone is

dimpled smile, “Hogan picked out a jade piece for you at the jewelry counter; have a

surprised look. “There’s a gift

were full of affection as

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