Chapter 845 Mr. Brighthall Wants It All to Himself

"How was I supposed to stay asleep after the racket you made? Besides, what are you making? Because something is definitely burning." "Nothing." Brendan wore a self-conscious expression, not unlike a thief. In fact, he quickly put the blame on Mrs. Engel. "It was Mrs. Engel! She forgot to turn off the stove before she left, and I smelled it burn. It’s basically coal now."

Deirdre was skeptical. Mrs. Engel would never do something so careless." Oh, really? Or were you trying to play chef again?"

Brendan knew his lie was coming apart in real-time, so he just told the truth. "Fine. I asked my mom for the recipe for the chicken soup she made for you yesterday because you seem to like it. I thought maybe I should make one for you every day. But... I didn't expect cooking to be so hard."

Deirdre was stunned. Amusement crept into her face. "Why are you so obsessed with something you're not cut out to do?"

Brendan looked down, his eyes transfixed on her slightly plump lips. "It's not an obsession or anything. I just... want to do more for you.”

doing more

and headed toward the kitchen. "Are there any cooking ingredients left?" "Not much left." Surprise flitted through Brendan’s eyes. "You're going to cook?" "What else am I gonna do after you make the entire house smell like a fire department’s calling? Honestly, if

Deirdre's annoyance was plain to see, Brendan relished

mind. He threw his arms around Deirdre's waist from behind her and grazed her neck with his lips. "I really wish we could live

countered sharply, "How about you talk

pushed out of his arms. "What else

chicken." "Chicken?" "Yeap. And it will be delivered shortly." He pulled out his phone and

the call ended. How was he supposed to get to the mansion within half an hour? Still, duty compelled him to

So... he was not even

just saying, we have the right ingredient to make

wanted to pointedly ignore someone. Brendan helped a little, and half an hour later, Sam finally showed up at the

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