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Chapter 240

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Elysia cast a glance at her hands and took a step back. Though it was just a minor injury, she realized that since Holden had offered his help, it would be wise to accept it.

After taking the woman to the storage room and securing her tightly, Elysia felt a twinge of unease and let Moka stand guard. She busied herself through the night.

Having arranged accommodations for her guests, Elysia finally went back to her room. That night, everyone slept unusually soundly.

The next morning, with the sun just beginning to rise, Elysia was stirred from her slumber by the clattering of pots and

pans.

She opened her eyes, and following the sound, spotted Holden, one hand holding a ladle and the other carefully supporting the edge of the pot.

The pot was getting warm, and he seemed to have scalded himself, quickly pulling back his hand and grasping his earlobe.

“What are you cooking?” she asked curiously.

Upon hearing her voice, he turned his attention towards her, a smile spreading across his face. “I heard that honey eggs can help replenish the blood. You lost so much last night; you need to recover.”

No sooner had he spoken than the phone beside him rang out with the voice of a woman. “Holden, is Elysia there?”

Elysia glanced at the phone, and Holden, somewhat embarrassed, explained, “I really can’t cook, so I had to ask Wendy for help.”

Wendy’s voice chimed in from the other end, “Elysia, I heard you injured your hand. Are you alright?”

to worry,” Elysia reassured her.

hear. By the way, Holden, do you need any

words, Holden quickly replied,

out that I need Wendy’s help just to boil an egg? Will she think less of

moved closer and noticed several eggshells in the trash bin.

quickly explained, “I’m not great at

egg whites floating, while the

being particularly foolish?” he asked.

response, Elysia shook her head. “Not at all; for your

in cooking. Even if the presentation was lacking, witnessing him clumsily

ways.

The eggs had been simmering for quite a while,

reminded him, “You can turn off the heat now.”

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her suggestion, he confidently extinguished the flame. He offered it to Elysia. “Elysia, please

the sweetness. ‘How much honey

is it delicious?” Holden asked,

nodded. “Very much

joy through Holden. ‘Maybe I

bit more. Next

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less honey next time?‘ Despite her reservations, she finished it

anyway.

the sugary liquid. The egg whites had blended with the syrup, making

flustered and searching for Elysia. Upon finding Holden with her in

urgency, she pulled Elysia aside, ensuring to keep Holden at a distance. “Elysia, I

eyebrow, glancing at Holden before looking away. ‘Isn’t that man my

figure in his fifties was etched in her

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