Chapter 503:

Leaning on one elbow, Chris tilted his head and squinted slightly.

“Why’ve you been treating me so well lately?”

A flick of her brow lifted as she asked, “You don’t like it?”

Chris’ response came without pause, his head bobbing quickly. “Yes, I love it. I really do.”

Maia’s eyes dropped to the bowl on the table, a playful smile tugging at her lips. “Then prove it — empty that bowl. Not a single drop left behind.”

With a grin and the confidence of a man on a mission, Chris grabbed the spoon.

“This’ll be easy.”

He scooped a generous mouthful, gave it a soft blow to cool it down, then slowly brought it to his lips.

expression froze, and he almost spat out the

dropped to the broth, eyes wide in disbelief, as if the

the

dish, but this…

chunks floated to the surface — roots, herbs, maybe even twigs? What were these mystery

twist. Getting it done might be harder than

corner of Chris’

on his hesitation. “Why did you

?? ????:

hesitated, searching for the right words. “Might’ve gotten a little too cocky

in a

like he was preparing for battle, Chris said, “Since my lovely wife poured

finally earned a nod of approval from Maia. “Good

marching to his doom.

me. It tastes like

set the bowl aside. His complexion turned a shade paler, and tiny beads of sweat glistened across his forehead like morning

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