Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

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.

loud bang of the closing door made Aurelia poke her head out of the

“What’s going

looked too well since he returned. But wasn’t he

thoughts, the water on the stove had boiled. Aurelia hastily proceeded to prepare the ravioli. After salting the water, she dropped the ravioli inside and waited for them to be

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

out of the kitchen, Aurelia encountered Leslie emerging from the bedroom. His unexpected

been staying at Leslie’s place for almost a week, Aurelia had barely interacted with him in this house.

attire.

clothes subtly accentuated his tall and muscular physique. Paired with

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

senses and felt a sudden scalding heat on

hot.” She quickly put the bowl down and pressed

ravioli served in front of him. The clear broth and plump ravioli with a touch of chives and

Did she make this?

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

when he glanced at Aurelia, he