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.

quiet lull. Natalie decided to break the silence. "You

hummed in response and

began. She lowered

then, Justin asked, "Did you cook all of this for

it while cooking, but she knew that unintentionally, she had ended up

thought, in case you came

"Thank you."

ever expected to hear from him. Before she could respond,

you to keep cooking for me—always."

a man to ask a woman to always cook for him? What did he mean by

you?" she heard him ask, as he finally looked

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

resonated, urging

to her hands once more, unable to bear the weight of his stare. "As long as you keep coming here,

she had agreed, her reply made him realize that he was still an outsider in her life, someone she didn’t expect to stay with her

his attention back to his dish and continued eating

extra portion every day," she replied softly, her gaze still fixed on her

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

to clear the dishes,

"It’s alright, I can—"

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

a glass, she had been asleep. Now, seeing

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