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.

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

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 mouthful and

but even more delighted, she offered, "Would you like some more, Mr. Foster? I can

"No, thank you. I have work to get

he stood

called after him, "Mr. Foster, why don't you take Jeffry with

and I'd feel better knowing he

long strides carrying him swiftly out the

***

In the car.

across his face. He loosened his tie, revealing angry red welts spreading over his neck and

him through the rearview mirror

well that Sean was severely allergic-even a hint of parsley would leave him covered

heavy breath. "Find

***

at the

turned to Aberdeen. "Grandma, I need to head out with May

say you were staying in

The whole point was to have Jeffry accompany him, so she could slip out

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

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