Chapter 89

Aurelia quickly poured a glass of water for Leslie. “Are you okay?”

Taking a sip of water, he frowned. “You’re usually so composed. What’s going on in that head of yours? Today, it’s either a lot of talking or gossip.”

Aurelia chuckled and mumbled, “Well, don’t blame me for being curious. You have this look, and he’s into men, yet he seems to value you so much, so I couldn’t help but wonder…”

Leslie set down his glass, a mixture of laughter and exasperation on his face. “Do you still want to eat?”

Aurelia nodded. “Yes.”

Why wouldn’t she eat the food she had prepared herself?

She took a bite of smoked barbecue ribs but felt slightly choked. She wanted some clam chowder but realized she had forgotten to bring a spoon.

“Oh dear, I forgot to bring a spoon. Wait a moment,” Aurelia said as she got up and hurried into the kitchen.

Leslie watched her retreating figure, inexplicably curving his lips. The warm light above cast a beautiful glow on the dishes, making them look even more delicious.

A month ago, he returned to his home country filled with hatred, never imagining he would experience such a scene.

After a while, Aurelia returned with a expression.

  1. She handed it to Leslie, and he took

finishing their meal, Aurelia placed the dishes and utensils in the

my room first.”

“Okay.”

sleeves, and prepared to do the dishes.

surprised. She hadn’t expected a man doing the dishes to

else?” Leslie lowered his head as if he could see her.

and rushed

washing the dishes, Leslie came out of the kitchen and faintly heard sounds. coming from Aurelia’s room,

should I address the CEO of One

the presenter of this proposal. For our grand opening, we’ve chosen

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been this nervous in all my years in this industry! May the heavens bless me and

praying fervently.

provide much

but feel amused. She was a competent person professionally,

hadn’t expected to get married so soon after his

relationship was neither particularly close nor antagonistic. Hence, he did

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