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Chapter 240

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?”

fine, no need to worry,” Elysia reassured

Holden, do

replied,

thought, ‘Elysia is here. What if she finds out that I need Wendy’s help just to boil an egg? Will she think less of

noticed several eggshells in

gaze, quickly explained, “I’m not great at

egg whites floating, while the yolk remained perfectly

being particularly foolish?” he asked.

head. “Not at all; for your first attempt, this is quite

the presentation was lacking, witnessing him clumsily preparing honey eggs for her warmed her heart. Each of them expressed their care

ways.

happiness. The eggs had been simmering for quite a while, and he wondered if they were

him, “You can turn off the heat now.”

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He offered it to Elysia. “Elysia, please give it

took a delicate sip, surprised by the sweetness.

Holden asked, eagerly watching

“Very much so.”

a wave of joy through Holden. ‘Maybe I

said, “If it’s good, eat a bit more. Next

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little less honey next time?‘ Despite

anyway.

yolk floating in the sugary liquid. The egg whites had blended with the syrup, making it easy to consume.

Phoebe burst into the courtyard, flustered and searching for Elysia. Upon finding Holden with her

aside, ensuring to keep Holden at a distance. “Elysia, I saw Javier and Fabian talking with their dad. They seemed to be arguing.”

glancing at Holden before looking away. ‘Isn’t that

in his fifties was

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