Chapter 99: I Want You To Cook For Me Always

Justin placed his bag on the table by the wall, removed his tie, unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt, and went to wash his hands. As he rolled up his sleeves to his elbows, with graceful calmness.

He looked at his reflection in the mirror, while various thoughts swirled in his mind once more. His grandma was adamant about making him and Natalie meet, and then turning them into real siblings who would share the same father’s name on official documents. He and Natalie would undoubtedly become siblings.

But he didn’t want that. He wasn’t ready to accept her as his sister. Deep down, he knew she had become something more to him.

How could he possibly tell his grandma? What would she think? Would she ever accept it? And what about James, his father? These were the two people who had given him this life. What would happen when the truth came out? Would Natalie even accept their new relationship, along with the feelings he had now begun to develop for her?

What had started as a playful way to tease her was no longer just teasing. Everything had changed.

When he returned, Natalie had finished reheating the meal. She arranged it on one tray and brought it to the dining table, instructing him, "Have a seat."

Justin sat down, his expression still serious. Natalie glanced at him but remained quiet as she placed the various dishes in front of him.

Justin looked at the food; it didn’t look like leftovers. She had clearly cooked an entire portion for an extra person—was it for him?

She even poured him a glass of water, though she noticed him staring at the food, lost in thought.

"Eat while it’s hot," she said, placing the glass beside him.

Justin picked up the fork and spoon but then looked at her, who was still standing.

He said nothing, but Natalie somehow understood. She pulled out a chair and sat down.

Natalie decided to

response and continued

lowered her gaze, her fingers fidgeting nervously, having nothing more

Justin asked, "Did you

she had

"I thought, in case you came home..." Her words trailed

"Thank you."

she ever expected to hear

want you to keep cooking for me—always." His attention

in disbelief. Was it normal for a man to ask a woman to

he finally looked up,

there was no other possible answer in her mind, caught in the intensity of his gaze, which now held

His deep voice resonated, urging

more, unable to bear the weight of his

made him realize that he was still an outsider in her life, someone she

continued eating as he spoke.

sure to cook one extra portion every day," she replied softly, her

other as they silently made this pact. Both their hearts were heavy with unrecognised emotions, but neither had

the dishes, but he stopped her. "I’ll take care of

"It’s alright, I can—"

handle the rest," he said, carrying the tray to the kitchen. He placed

other than cooking. The last time he had cleaned the kitchen after she’d broken a glass, she had been asleep. Now, seeing him so at ease with the task, she realized that being in the kitchen wasn’t

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