Chapter 308

"Delicious."

"Really?" Claire's eyes lit up instantly.

"Yes, really."

"I'm glad you like it, Mr. Foster."

She never imagined her very first attempt at making a simple noodle soup would earn such high praise. Maybe, she thought, she really did have a knack for cooking.

Claire felt a surge of happiness as she picked up her fork and took another bite.

The rich aroma of the broth, mingled with the fresh taste of parsley and a hint of sesame oil, made her eyes narrow with contentment.

No matter how many times she had this dish, it was always her favorite.

Perhaps it was because, during her bleakest winter, May had made her this noodle soup, warming her through the coldest nights.

Whenever the weather turned chilly, this was the taste she craved most.

As Claire ate, lost in her memories, she failed to notice the wide-eyed stares Aberdeen and Grace exchanged as they watched Sean take another bite. It was as if they'd just witnessed something unbelievable.

a glance, clearly wanting to say something, but seeing Claire's happy expression, they quietly

had never been great, and her stomach was left weak from her time with the Linwood family. She ate slowly, savoring each bite. By the time she finished a single

offered, "Would you like some more, Mr. Foster? I can

waved her off. "No, thank you. I have work to get back to. You take your

that, he stood and turned to

him, "Mr. Foster, why don't

I'd feel

agreed, his long strides carrying him swiftly

***

In the car.

leaned back in his seat, exhaustion written across his face. He loosened his tie, revealing

driver's seat, Jeffry Moore glanced at him through

all too well that Sean was severely allergic-even a hint of parsley

a heavy breath. "Find a

***

at the Foster

turned to Aberdeen. "Grandma, I need to head

you were staying in today?" Aberdeen

leaving the house. The whole point was to have Jeffry accompany him, so she could slip out unnoticed. Otherwise, Jeffry would

school event for parents, so I thought I'd go

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