"Then just leave."

The tension in the air was thick, like a storm was about to break.

Flora cleared her throat and said, "Connor, I haven't eaten yet. I'm starving."

Connor's voice softened, "Let me check the fridge. How about I whip up something for you?"

Flora smiled and nodded, "That sounds wonderful."

"Ray, come with me."

Connor grabbed Ray and headed downstairs.

Ray followed reluctantly, and as they reached the door, he couldn't help but turn his head, "Aisha, keep playing your games."

Feeling a bit better after that jab, he followed Connor to the kitchen.

Leaning against the doorframe, he watched Connor expertly tie an apron and start pulling out ingredients. Frowning, Ray said, "Don't spoil Flora too much, or she'll walk all over you."

Connor shot him a sideways glance, "Just because you're unhappy doesn't mean you should mess with my relationship with Flora."

be better off

it, and help me peel this garlic." Connor handed him a

don't know how," Ray said, his face

Connor: "..."

...

Upstairs, in the room.

were having

them was particularly talkative, but their conversation flowed easily without any

and she frowned slightly as she

laptop from the nightstand

from

the screen was a robot

began searching through the code

raising

I came back, my aunt and uncle have been undermining me. This program is my chance

took over, they've been ruthless in their pursuit of profit, completely betraying my parents'

is supposed to be presented in front of everyone. But there are still parts I'm not satisfied with, and I can't seem

Flora's background was in medicine,

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