My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 57

“Why are you snapping photos?” Sebastian barged into her shot, boldly declaring, “If you marry me, pretty lady, you’ll get to enjoy Uncle Orion’s cooking every single day!”

“Hey, why wouldn’t I just marry your uncle then?” Xanthea blurted out without thinking.

The moment the words left her mouth, Orion paused mid–bite, and Xanthea froze, realizing her comment was even bolder!

She looked across at the man who definitely heard her and quickly clarified, “I was just joking with the kid, don’t take it seriously, okay?”

Orion just nodded.

“He’s kind of scary anyway.” Sebastian began, but the icy glare from the man next to him cut him short. He zipped his lips and gave Xanthea a look that screamed: See? Really scary!

eating the food he made, and you dare

away, sir. I’ll bring them over,”

Awesome! I love desserts!” Sebastian clapped his hands excitedly, only to be doused by Orion’s chilly, “Not for

won’t speak ill in

affectionately. “There really isn’t any for you.

Just for her?

a delicate

the bowl, delighted, “Is

the Refreshing Delight is a characteristic chilled dessert of Willowdale Island, made with red beans, peanuts, jelly noodles, and coconut, crafted from local produce. Since it’s cooling, Mr. Lockwood added dates

“Mr. Lockwood, you’re too thoughtful! How is there such a

her parents often refused her, citing it was too cold for a girl to consume. She never imagined Orion’s Refreshing Delight would cater to her taste while balancing the cooling properties–it

Ms. Nightshade, I’m flattered.”