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

down, I looked up in confusion. “What about the chips?

slumped beside

you chop

breath, Gregory gestured toward the mashed potato on the table. “I was

can, I had an epiphany and started praising him,

classic bait and switch. No wonder

was tasty and perfect, making

Gregory smirked, “You

I smiled. “Love it.”

you mind loving

to play along., “Are you suggesting I fall for the

was grinding his teeth frustratedly,

because… no one cuts potatoes into chips when making mashed potato, you know that, right? Mr. Ford, have

sense next time.”

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

looked at me with

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