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.

didn't look like the

with?" I asked, picking up orange because I

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 together before she

I took off my apron and put it on him, then I said softly, "Alright, don't drink. And

with Andrea. After all, everyone had their own life. No one could

a kiss on my forehead, "Don't overthink this. Josiah and Austin are going too. Valerie and

nodded, and I served the dishes he

prepared. He then untied the apron and took a

was already walking towards

the medical kit, I

ignored what I said and sat beside me with the medical kit in

were done, Hendrix left

free time with me, I decided to head to the study room. I started reading a book about history. When Monique called, I was feeling a bit dozy. Her shouting over the phone woke me up a little. "What