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.

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

frequently. His movements were skillful. Even the fish, which was not easy to handle, seemed like

Hendersohn?" I threw him

nothing came out of that relationship," Neil sounded optimistic when he said this. It was like he had not taken the

pleasant emotions of one's youth. Recalling those old memories made one feel good and would not

very

smiled. There was a sense of sadness on

men care

my suspicious gaze. He continued, "It just feels like I haven't accomplished much even after reaching this age so,

shook my head and sighed softly. "As if it isn't

cooking together

took our seats when all the dishes on the table were

three dishes and one soup

braised pork, and corn soup. Have a taste, Miss Lane." Neil served me a bowl

"Thank you."

the bowl, I took a sip. "It

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