Chapter 2515

“Really?” Eugene chuckled, immediately calling over the waiter and ordering another bowl of tomato cream soup.

The soup arrived quickly. Eugene took a sip, and his eyes lit up with delight. “This is fantastic-especially whatever they've fried and put in here. It's so flavorful when you bite into it."

"Croutons," Sylvia said with a smile.

“They're delicious!” Eugene grinned, tipping the bowl to drink a generous mouthful.

By the end of the meal, he'd barely touched any of his other dishes, but the entire bowl of tomato soup was gone.

After they finished eating, they left the restaurant together. Sylvia said her goodbyes, "I drove here, so I'll head out first!"

"Wait up!" Eugene called, hurrying over to his own car.

He opened the passenger side and came back carrying two shopping bags, which he handed to Sylvia. "These are some nourishing dessert jars I made for you. You work so hard and barely have time to cook. Have one every day—it's good for you."

shook her head. “You really don't need to do this. If I need something, I can get it myself.” "They're not store-bought," Eugene insisted, arm still outstretched, his expression earnest.

“Honestly, I—”

finish refusing, Eugene walked straight over to her

to let them go to waste,” he said, shutting the door.

didn't argue further.

rest, all right?" Eugene's smile was gentle. "Work can wait until tomorrow. You're off the clock now-let yourself relax for once. Don't be

Seeing her work herself to

a smile. “Okay, I'm heading out. See

waving as she

in her car and eased into the flow of traffic. Even after she'd driven some distance, a glance in the rearview mirror revealed

of frustration twisted

even taking offense. Eugene, on the other hand, kept showing up no matter how many times she declined him, growing

people's affection always left her feeling awkward

glanced at the jars on

upstairs and set them on

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