From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 569

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Caleb had been thinking about making things a little more difficult for Debra, but seeing her disheveled appearance, he cleared his throat and said, “There’s nothing more I want to ask.

Before Debra could respond, he added, “Can you pick vegetables?”

“I can.”

Caleb lit up instantly. “Then come with me.”

He led Debra through the back door, down to the first–floor kitchen. It was huge, built for preparing meals for dozens of people.

“Come on in.” Caleb waved her over excitedly. “I saw how hardworking you were earlier, pulling those weeds, so I’m going to let you in on a secret. Mr. Houston Sr. loves homemade food. I know you’re his future daughter–in–law. Do you know how to cook?”

“I do,” Debra replied.

Caleb beamed even brighter. “That’s great. You have no idea how long it’s been since Mr. Houston Sr. has had a home–cooked meal. Sure, the chef’s food is tasty, but there’s nothing like a meal made by family.”

As he chattered on, he asked, “So, what do you like to eat, child?”

good at

I love

Realizing his slip–up, he quickly added, “I mean, Mr. Houston Sr. loves sandwiches. If you made

let me show

dough to rolling it out and making the filling, she worked efficiently while Caleb helped in small ways. An hour later, her hands covered in flour, she wiped her face

ready in a

how to make

was little, I learned

“And your parents…”

“They passed away.”

casual, the air heavy with nostalgia. Caleb, after a moment of silence, finally spoke. “My son and

on the plate she was preparing. Caleb continued, “But I still have a grandson. He’s just like me, almost too much

of sadness clouded his

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interrupted softly, “Sir, the sandwiches

“Good.”

“Want to try one?”

“Of course.”