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.

bang of the closing door made

“What’s

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

water on the stove had boiled. Aurelia hastily proceeded to prepare the ravioli. After salting the water, she dropped the

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

carrying the bowl out of the kitchen, Aurelia encountered Leslie emerging from the bedroom.

almost a week, Aurelia had barely interacted with him in this house. This

attire.

accentuated his tall and muscular physique. Paired with his

his hands in his

regained her senses and felt a sudden scalding heat

quickly put the bowl down and

table and looked at the bowl of ravioli served in front of him. The clear broth and plump ravioli with a touch of chives and parsley made the dish

Did she make this?

she have the time to make these while being with her ex–boyfriend?

However, when he glanced at Aurelia, he couldn’t

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