When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 388

His movements were swift. Gregory had washed and chopped the vegetables in less than half an hour. Although I mentioned wanting mashed potato, he seemed more inclined to make chips. It didn’t matter. The chips were

delicious, too.

Lazing on the couch, aimlessly scrolling through my phone, I watched Gregory come out of the kitchen wearing an apron. The typically proud Gregory scratched his head. “Uh, maybe you want to take a shower first?”

Puzzled, I responded, “I was thinking of eating first.”

“Go take a shower. You’ll feel refreshed and enjoy the meal even more,” Gregory earnestly persuaded.

I couldn’t figure out his angle. But that wasn’t a hill to die on. Beggars can’t be choosers, so I decided to compromise. Heading to my bedroom, I grabbed my clothes and made for the bathroom.

By the time I finished my shower, dinner was ready. Gregory was fiddling with something in the kitchen. Hearing me emerge, he momentarily looked guilty, then came out, saying, “Let’s eat.”

“Wow!” I was impressed by his cooking skills. “Didn’t expect this. You’re quite the chef.”

lacked since he seemed to have them all.

down, I looked up in confusion. “What

lazily slumped beside me,

him. “Didn’t you chop potatoes to

toward the mashed potato on the table. “I was

trash can, I had an epiphany and

a classic bait and switch. No wonder Gregory suggested

cooking was genuinely good. Each dish was tasty and perfect, making for

smirked,

I smiled. “Love it.”

added, “Would you mind loving everything associated with

smiled, no longer wanting to play along., “Are you

teeth frustratedly,

chips when making mashed potato, you know that, right?

sense next time.”

blocked. Gregory’s lips momentarily touched my palm, sending a shiver down my

me with a leisurely gaze. “Quick

swallowing nervously, “If you were any quicker, I’d have