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 Aurelia poke her head

pondered, “What’s

too well since he returned. But wasn’t he fine in the morning? Could it be something related to

she immersed herself in her thoughts, the water on the stove had boiled. Aurelia hastily proceeded to prepare the ravioli. After salting the water, she dropped the ravioli

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

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

place for almost a week, Aurelia had barely interacted with him in

attire.

subtly accentuated his tall and muscular physique. Paired with his attractive face, he exuded a charmingly

with his hands in his

a sudden scalding heat on

Hot, it’s hot.” She quickly put the bowl down and pressed her fingers

of ravioli served in front of him. The

Did she make this?

being with her ex–boyfriend? It was probably just bought to please

when he glanced at Aurelia, he couldn’t shake

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