Pearl was determined to see what Richard had cooked, but he blocked her view. "I told you not to look, so you shouldn't." Richard couldn't accept that he failed, looking awkward and disappointed at his botched attempt.

"Don't worry. I'll love anything you make," Pearl reassured him.

Her words managed to sway him, but her expression changed drastically when she finally saw the plated dishes.

The fish was burnt to a crisp, and the pork ribs looked overseasoned and unappetizing. Pearl regretted her earlier statement about loving anything he made. Who wouldn't be repulsed by this?

maintain his composure. "Alright, we should

a smile. "It's not too bad. The ribs are a little overcooked, so next time, be careful not to cook them for too long. The taste is fine. It's

warmness in his heart, knowing she was being polite. He had tasted the food himself and found it inedible. "You don't have to

waste the food. "No, I think they're fine," she said, trying to salvage

eat that." Richard gently touched her hair, appreciating her

feel like going out. After some discussion, they settled on ordering takeout from

out, so I never had to

you wanted to cook for me." Pearl ordered the food

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