I looked down and said nothing.

Neil was probably able to tell that I did not want to answer and hurriedly said, "I'm sorry."

I gave him a shallow smile. "It's alright. It's just very complicated."

"Why don't you stay for dinner? It just so happens that I have groceries in my fridge."

"Oh, I couldn't."

"Didn't you help me clean the house, Miss Lane? There's no need to be courteous," he replied before getting up and heading into the kitchen.

I felt too embarrassed to remain seated in the living room seeing him busy himself in the kitchen. "Let me help you."

Neil did not refuse me and just nodded. "Alright. Please chop up the scallions for me. I'll handle the fish."

"Alright."

I did not cook often, but I still had some experience. Back when I lived in Theo's villa, I would also cook for him.

sentimental after suddenly recalling the past. Pursing my mouth, I forcibly yanked that memory out

were skillful. Even the fish,

Mr. Hendersohn?" I threw him

girl. Too bad nothing came out of that relationship," Neil

emotions of one's youth. Recalling those old memories made one feel

very old,

a sense of sadness on his face when

care

"It just feels like I haven't accomplished much even after reaching

and sighed softly. "As

on cooking together after

our seats when all the dishes on the table were

one soup between two people

eggs, braised pork, and corn soup. Have a taste, Miss Lane." Neil

"Thank you."

bowl, I took a sip.

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