Chapter 40

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“No,” Leslie replied indifferently.

“Alright then.”

Aurelia swiftly entered the kitchen and left Leslie in his daze.

In this world, perhaps only his mother, Linda, was willing to wait for him at such a late hour. Leslie glanced at the lady in the apron bustling around in the kitchen and felt a sense of puzzlement.

Aurelia had just met her ex–boyfriend, Seth, and now she was back here trying to please him. He couldn’t help but wonder what kind of person she was.

Thinking about Seth made Leslie’s mind flash back to the image of the two embracing carelessly on the busy street. His face darkened immediately, and he turned to enter the bedroom, slamming the door shut.

door made Aurelia poke

pondered, “What’s going

well since he returned. But wasn’t he

immersed herself in her thoughts, the water on the stove had boiled. Aurelia hastily proceeded to prepare

pot to prepare a broth using a chicken soup base. She then sprinkled in some chives and parsley. Soon, a hearty bowl of ravioli

Aurelia encountered Leslie emerging from the bedroom. His unexpected appearance surprised

a week, Aurelia had barely interacted with him in this house. This was her first time

attire.

loose–fitting clothes subtly accentuated his tall and muscular physique. Paired with his attractive

walked over with his hands in his

her senses and felt a sudden scalding

Hot, it’s hot.” She quickly put the bowl down and pressed her fingers against her

him. The clear broth and plump ravioli with a touch of chives and parsley

Did she make this?

could she have the time to make these while being with her ex–boyfriend? It was probably

However, when he glanced at Aurelia, he couldn’t shake off the inner turmoil

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