My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

Before she left, Minnie prepared a lot of ingredients in the kitchen. I wasn't picky when it comes to food, so even if I was to use the kitchen, I would just simply cook some instant food for a meal. Monique and I were similar in that aspect. Carol used to say that as girls, we should take great care of our hands. She would tell me to read and study harder instead of cooking and doing house chores. As time went by, I still kept that habit and would rarely walk into the kitchen. Now that I thought about it, I believe Carol said that out of love. She probably didn't want me to follow in her footsteps. Since I was not planning to head back to the company, I might just as well try to cook up something at home. I prepared some vegetables and poured some oil on the heated pan. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Hendrix came down after showering. I saw that he styled his hair, and I asked in surprise, "You had plans today?"

He nodded and came into the kitchen. Looking at the uncooked vegetables on the countertop, he said, "I have to go out. Is it okay for you to stay at home alone?"

"Sure," I replied as I put the vegetables into the pan. I wasn't paying much attention, so naturally, some of the oil splattered up high and got onto my hand.

I gasped in pain and withdrew my hand out of reflex.

Hendrix took the spatula away from me and nudged me aside, "Go rinse your hand with cold water. I'll take over."

After rinsing my hand, I stood aside and watched him cook. He was natural and smooth even in the kitchen.

moment, he didn't look like the typical

picking up orange because I had nothing else

stir-fry vegetable and looked at me, "Andrea is planning to return to Jarold City with Pedro. She asked the few of us to have a meal

on his sleeves, I took off my apron and

all, everyone had their own life. No one could control their own emotions and feelings, let alone trying to dictate

he planted a kiss on my forehead, "Don't overthink this. Josiah and Austin are going too. Valerie and Pedro as well. I didn't ask you

served the dishes

He then untied the apron

asked, he was

he was bringing out the medical kit, I said, "There's

said and sat beside me with the medical kit in hand. He took out an ointment and rubbed it on the

we were done, Hendrix left after reminding me to be careful

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