Chapter 267 Utterly Hopeless

The tantalizing aroma wafting from the bowl caught Samantha's attention, stirring her curiosity. She turned to Finley and asked, "What's in this? It smells divine."

"Have a guess," he said with a playful smile.

Guess? How was she supposed to do that?

"I'll find out once I taste it," she replied.

Finley deftly ladled the steaming dumplings into a bowl, scattering a generous handful of freshly chopped green onions over the top. He picked up the bowl and began to carry it out of the kitchen. Samantha reached out to help, but Finley gently stopped her. "It's too hot. Sit down and enjoy your meal. I'll bring it to you."

"Alright," she said, settling gracefully at the dining table. The colorful, artfully presented dumplings filled the air with their rich fragrance, making her mouth water in anticipation. She picked up her utensils with eager hands, delicately lifted a dumpling, and took a bite. The taste was nothing short of extraordinary, each flavor melding together perfectly and leaving a delightful aftertaste.

"This is incredible," she said between bites, her voice brimming with astonishment and joy. "I've never had dumplings this delicious in my life."

As Samantha continued to savor each mouthful, Elias stood nearby, his stomach growling audibly. He was famished.

careless remarks the previous day, Daphne and Finley had decided

dumplings, he made a move to approach, but Finley walked past him,

"It's fantastic. Truly fantastic. These are the best dumplings I've ever had. Finley, you

you like them, I'll make them for you more often,"

as she continued to eat. Meanwhile, Elias, observing

the doorway, cutting through

approached her, concern etched on

to eat. How long has it been?

truth was, there was nothing for

a deep

cook. Before she left, she said if we wanted

dumplinow about

for you?"

it's edible, I'm not picky," Emily said with

room.

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