Chapter 39

Mark seemed oblivious to any undercurrent in the conversation or perhaps chose not to delve deeper. With a gentle smile, he said, “No worries. Why don’t you all wash up?

Dinner’s almost ready.”

Mark was quite the chef. The table was laden with dishes that were a feast for the senses, making everyone’s mouth water.

Steven and Christine couldn’t stop singing his praises.

I couldn’t help but join in, “Mark, your cooking skills are totally amazing!”

“Give it a try, see if you like it,” Mark encouraged as he brought out the last two dishes, placing a plate of spicy shrimp in front of me with a warm smile. “You should like this

one.”

I was

surprised.

could speak up, Bryant’s cool voice interjected, “She can’t handle spicy food. You

playful despite the seriousness of her words, “after all this time together, where has your attention been? Jane’s favorite is spicy

was a

where had his attention

always adapted to his preferences, yet he never

of confusion

his beautiful,

the atmosphere turned even more

the right moment for

known for his patience, and this only served to spoil what was otherwise a

tongue for three years. Was there ever going to be a

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his

now on, we’ll make meals

was speechless, my heart swelling with a

change, but it wasn’t enough to set

made it all

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