Sylvia's POV:

I took the tray from Maya and placed it on the table. "Have you been waiting at the door for a long time? Next time, you can just knock at the door."

"I just arrived." Maya's lips curved up into a gentle smile, just like before.

Rufus nonchalantly sat at the table and sipped on a glass of water without looking at the noodles on the table.

I took Maya's hand and led her to a seat next to me. Pretending to be surprised, I picked up the spoon to eat the soup. "You've made the chicken noodle soup! I haven't eaten this in so long."

"Yes, Miss Todd. I still remember that I cooked this for you on your first day to the imperial palace." Maya thoughtfully poured me a glass of cucumber juice.

I gave her a bright smile and said nothing. After taking two more bites of the noodles, I pretended to casually ask, "By the way, the shaved ice with grape jam you prepared this afternoon was absolutely delicious. Did you happen to make some for the king these days?"

ago, so I decided to make him some to help him feel

and nodded to acknowledge that I had heard what she

me this, Miss

days, when it suddenly struck me that you had brought me some delicious shaved ice in the afternoon, so I just asked." I picked up a napkin and wiped my mouth with a smile. Then I pushed the empty bowl in front of me to Maya and said, "I finished the whole thing! Maya, your cooking skills are getting better by the day! I hope

and giggled, as if she was delighted to receive my

if I eat such rich food every day. Just cook it once a week or a month." I

empty bowl and Rufus' untouched

door closed behind

sounded flawless, I knew the matter was not as simple as it

who was sitting opposite me, looked even more grim and said, "Someone might

you still remember how

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