Chapter 379

Lumma thought she must have misheard and rubbed her eyes. “Mr. Hills, what did you say?”

Adam replied in a deep voice, “You prepared a dish for each person according to their preferences, so why don’t I have one?”

His voice was still low and magnetic, pleasant to listen to, but Lumma sensed

a hint of resentment in his tone.

“They are all yours, the ones that no one claimed,” Lumma knew Adam was picky and not easy to please, so she had prepared several dishes specifically

for him.

However, Adam interpreted her words as implying that he only deserved the dishes that others didn’t want.

“So, I’m only worthy of the leftovers?” Adam questioned. Lumma could put

her heart into caring for everyone and show concern for Lucas, so why

couldn’t she be a little kinder to him?

What made him any less deserving than Leonard?

Afraid that he might feel wronged, Lumma hurriedly explained, “Mr. Hills, I know you have a selective palate, and you prefer milder flavors. That’s why I

as this

for you. Even the barbecue sauce, we all enjoy spicy food, but I made

He wasn’t angry, but she couldn’t help but

Adam’s eyes, framed by silver wire glasses, instantly brightened. “Are these all

you,” Lumma pushed the capon dish towards him. “Mr. Hills, although it’s my first time making white-cut chicken,

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you do me the honor

capon and put it in his mouth. Honestly, it didn’t compare favorably to the ones he had eaten before, mainly because the chicken was too tough. However, because it was prepared by Lumma

felt like it was the best

excellent,” he ate piece after piece,

praise through his

the busyness today, it wasn’t in vain. She then

as

seafood salad, but he even had a fair share of

and Judy’s eyes were fixed on the two of them, curiosity burning in their eyes, especially Leonard, who was oblivious to

never seen him eat oysters. Yet today, he not only ate them but also had

Why?

be because Lumma prepared these dishes?

Leonard. He was

you treat me. I’ve been by your side for ten years, while Lumma

gave him a strong kick. Leonard asked, “Dr. Cohan, why

Laura remained silent.

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