“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?”

stuffed mushrooms, fried shrimp, baked potatoes… Zephyr even

queen, which meant she had been acting as a poised lady the whole afternoon. She dared not

table, she

“Honey, you’re amazing!”

to Zephyr like an octopus and pressed a loud smooch on his

lot, smiling and gesturing for the butler behind him to throw the takeout containers hidden

the nanny’s omelet but

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

my husband to eat with

keep you

giggled, her dimples brimming with

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

Zephyr was rendered speechless.

you made

Zephyr chuckled awkwardly.

picked up cooking behind

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