The living room was empty, but Josh Batton and Annabeth Cates could hear the sound of chopping of meat coming from the kitchen.

They could also hear Bobby Cates and Peggy Howards laughing.

It felt very warm in the house. Coupled with the vibrant noises, the two of them felt extremely at ease.

They placed everything they bought by the main door before washing their hands in the bathroom.

Then, they entered the kitchen together to find Annabeth's parents chatting as her father chopped meat with two knives while Peggy diced onions.

It was a heart-warming scene.

The pot next to them was already boiling, with steam rising from it to fill the room and making it seem a little smokey.

Peggy immediately smiled when she saw them enter. "Why did you two come in? We're fine on our own."

Smiling, Josh walked to stand in between Peggy and Bobby. "What are you cooking? Let me help."

reached for one of the knives, intending to start helping, but Bobby leaned slightly sideways to

you some from scratch. The handmade ones taste significantly better than

As our guests, we aren't putting you to work. Aren't

from him, gently pushing him aside while swiftly removing his apron and putting it on himself. He then began chopping the meat with the knives the way it

technique seemed precise and

kitchen was just about

Annabeth was watching an idol drama with culinary arts as its central

Josh was like the male protagonist capable

was

doing? I told you to have fun

rare for you to come here, so how could you be

Josh had

I am here. You

though. "No way. I want to stay and help out. Besides, I want

to do

now."

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