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. Gregory pulled out a chair for me, raising an eyebrow. “Open

I looked up in confusion. “What about the

slumped beside me,

“Didn’t you chop potatoes to

under his breath, Gregory gestured toward the

the kitchen trash can, I had an

and switch. No

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

satisfied, Gregory smirked, “You like

I smiled. “Love it.”

added, “Would you mind

play along., “Are you suggesting I fall for the restaurant’s

He was grinding his teeth frustratedly, “You knew all

into chips when making mashed potato,

sense next time.”

as I instinctively blocked. Gregory’s lips momentarily touched my palm, sending

with a

nervously, “If you were any quicker,