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.

of the closing door made Aurelia poke her head out of

“What’s going

returned. But wasn’t he fine in the morning? Could it

boiled. Aurelia hastily proceeded to prepare the ravioli. After salting the water, she dropped the ravioli inside

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

Aurelia encountered Leslie emerging from the bedroom. His

place for almost a week, Aurelia had barely interacted with him in this house. This was her first time seeing Leslie in his casual

attire.

his tall and muscular physique. Paired

in his pockets and glanced at Aurelia. “Isn’t

her senses and felt a sudden

it’s hot.” She quickly put the bowl

the dining table and looked at the bowl of ravioli served in front of him. The clear broth and plump ravioli

Did she make this?

How could she have the time to make these while being with her ex–boyfriend? It was probably just bought to please me,” thought

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

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