"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."

you'd be

help me peel this garlic." Connor handed

how," Ray said, his face

Connor: "..."

...

Upstairs, in the room.

and Aisha were having

of them was particularly talkative, but their conversation

frowned slightly as she

her laptop from the nightstand and

from Flora, Flora peeked

screen was a robot

Aisha began searching through the code line

raising an eyebrow,

Corporation is getting into robotics, and you know my situation. Ever since I came back, my aunt and uncle have been undermining me. This program is my chance to turn things around. If I can impress

for charitable work. But after my aunt and uncle took over, they've been ruthless in their pursuit of profit, completely betraying my parents' original

front of everyone. But there are

remembered Flora's background

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