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.”

Gregory lacked since he seemed to have them all. Gregory pulled out a chair for me, raising an eyebrow. “Open your eyes wide and see. I’m not lacking

confusion. “What about the chips?

beside me, “Chips? What

him. “Didn’t you chop potatoes to make fries

gestured toward the mashed potato on

kitchen trash can, I had an epiphany and started praising him,

a classic bait and switch. No wonder Gregory suggested I

Each dish was tasty and perfect, making

satisfied, Gregory smirked, “You

I smiled. “Love it.”

mind loving everything associated

no longer wanting to play along., “Are

his teeth frustratedly, “You

making mashed potato, you know that, right?

sense next time.”

eyes widened as I instinctively blocked. Gregory’s lips

at me with a leisurely

quickly distanced myself, swallowing nervously, “If you were any quicker, I’d have to