Nicholas chuckled and wore a look of innocence.

“Isn’t this a cafe? What else could I do here?”

Zephyr watched him carefully, not missing even a subtle expression.

The man was not as aggressive as he was the last time, but a conclusion could not be easily made if he was here with a kind or malicious intention.

Zephyr went back to sling an arm around Cordelia’s shoulder, softly asking her to go home first and telling her he would take care of this.

Cordelia was quite worried but could only walk out slowly upon his insistence. After Cordelia left, Zephyr looked at Nicholas with a ghost of a smirk.

“Afternoon tea set, right? I’ll prepare it for you!”

“Can you do it?”

“Why not? I’m the boss here.”

Zephyr returned to the back of the counter. His movements were practiced, but the pots and pans made a lot of noise. It made Nicholas wonder whether he really did need to make so much ruckus or whether he was trying to drive him away with it.

exquisitely plated afternoon tea set was placed in front of him. It was a pretty slice of red velvet cake and a

have been your idea to

as he answered, “Yeah, my wife decides all

tasted the cake

isn’t leftovers from today, is

not.” Zephyr scoffed. “It’s leftovers from

him and forced a smile a while later. “It’s fine. I’ll have

Zephyr was still expressionless. “This isn’t what my wife

“You…”

guest wanted red velvet cake the day before yesterday, but Cordelia hasn’t learned how to bake one yet, so I bought two slices from the cake shop

impassive, with a slight smirk hanging off the corner of his lips. “It’s a surprise

not knowing if he

wife’s culinary skill, but you can try out

Nicholas got up to look at

that reluctant to let

Zephyr spoke clearly.

the knife and fork on the plate, causing a loud clanking sound. He thought, ‘Very well, I don’t deserve it. Zephyr Hamerton,

took a deep breath and suddenly felt both

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