“Nothing.” He shook his head. “Go in.”

Cordelia nodded and was going to walk away when she caught Alexander’s gaze toward her house. It was like he was looking for something…

She suddenly had an odd feeling.

Alexander was nice to her and protected her where he could, but her sixth sense as a woman told her it was not romantic.

Linda treated her like that, Trinity treated her like that, Zennie treated her like that, and Aurelia treated her like that… but Alexander was a man!

Cordelia’s heart dropped. She sneaked a glimpse at Alexander and forced a smile before she hurried home.

Once she entered, she saw Zephyr serving dinner from the kitchen. When he saw her, he was still wearing an apron and smiled like he was fishing for compliments. “Welcome home, darling! Wash your hands, and let’s eat.”

Cordelia was astonished, looking at the table of dishes.

“You made all these?”

shrimp, baked potatoes… Zephyr even brought over two

had spent the whole afternoon with the queen, which meant she had been acting as a poised lady the whole afternoon. She dared not relax, afraid that she would break etiquette, and did not even

table, she

“Honey, you’re amazing!”

octopus and pressed a

smiling and gesturing for the butler behind him to throw the takeout containers hidden behind the kitchen door

the nanny’s omelet but still managed to blow up

Cordelia’s head affectionately. “Zuko’s asleep now. Eat

whined coyly. “I want my husband to eat

keep you company

giggled, her dimples brimming

table. Cordelia ate as she commented, “Mm, these dishes are delicious. This

Zephyr was rendered speechless.

fine! The other dishes you made are so tasty!

Zephyr chuckled awkwardly.

up cooking

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