Chapter 213

It was an undeniable testament to a family steeped in food therapy.

Mirabella averted her gaze and suddenly remembered a concern. She turned to James, who was approaching, and asked in earnest, “I didn’t bring a housewarming gift. Do you think I’ll be shown the door for that?”

James couldn’t help but chuckle at the young girl’s question. Shaking his head, he reassured her, “Don’t worry, the Knox family isn’t that fussy.”

Mirabella touched her nose, about to speak, when she saw Wyatt arriving, bearing two neatly wrapped boxes in his hands. She decided to let the matter drop.

The Mendoza family’s butler soon greeted them with impeccable manners and ushered them into the great hall. “Mr. James, Mr. Knox is currently in the kitchen preparing a meal. Please enjoy some tea, and he will join you shortly.”

James nodded politely in acknowledgment. The butler excused himself, leaving them in the grand room.

Settled in an antique mahogany chair, Mirabella looked around and nodded in approval. “Quite the interesting abode,” she remarked.

deep in families like the Mendozas. Their ancestors were court chefs specializing in medicinal cuisine. Times have

sip of her tea and mused, “Sounds like I may have missed out on

little cough, ‘Mirabella waved off her previous comment. “It’s

medicinal dish, followed by a spry elderly man. This was

introducing her

“This old man

a polite nod. “Hello,

the nod with a benevolent

her, Nikolai turned his attention to James.

to the remedies you provided.” James responded

simply smiled and shook

“Try my new dish before it cools and

back. She picked up a

Knox asked eagerly, his anticipation

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