NovelGoldChapter 273 Dinner Together After leaving the Simpson residence, I didn't return to the office. Instead, I went straight home.
Even though everything had gone incredibly smoothly today, I was still mentally drained. I needed to recharge. The moment I opened the door, the rich aroma of food filled the air.
Following the scent, I made my way to the dining area. I caught sight of Eric's silhouette in the kitchen through the gap in the door.
A mischievous idea popped into my head, and I stealthily tiptoed inside.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"You're back just in time. Dinner's ready." Eric's voice rang out before I could even make a move. That sure gavea scare.
I waved my hand behind his head in disbelief.
He chuckled. "I don't have eyes at the back of my head, alright?" "Liar." I pouted. "You didn't even turn around. How did you know I was here?" "I could smell you," he answered matter-of-factly.
"Smell me?" I blinked in confusion and sniffed my own clothes. I never liked wearing perfas I find the scent too overpowering.
The only scents onwere from my body wash and laundry detergent. Considering Eric and I used the sbrands, how could he possibly tell the difference? Noticing my confusion, he smiled knowingly and said, "You have a scent that makesfeel at ease. Whenever you're near, I can sense it." His words causedto blush. For a moment, I had the sneaking suspicion that he was doing this on purpose just to fluster me.
"I'm going to get changed before dinner. Be right back." With that, I hurried out of the kitchen. By the tI returned, my emotions were back in check. Looking at the spread of dishes on the table, I was visibly surprised and stared at Eric in shock. "You made all of this?" He nodded proudly. "Of course.
taughthow to make most You these dishes. I'll never forget them.
it on, try the food and tellif tes okay." I nodded, then picked up a piece of braised pork and popped it into my mouth.
Under Eric's expectant gaze, I nodded enthusiastically. "It's delicious!" Setting my cutlery down, I looked at him in earnest and said, "Thank you." Eric looked a little puzzled. "It's just a meal. Why are you suddenly thanking me?" Then, he added teasingly, "If I deserve a 'thank you' every tI cook, then don't I owe you hundreds of them?" Seeing him feigning ignorance, I shook my head. "That's not what I meant." I then added, "I meant for everything today. If it weren't for you, things wouldn't have been resolved so quickly." I knew it was him who removed the trending news. He was also the one who pushed my clarification post to the top of the charts. And most of all, I knew he was the one who had a hand in getting Judith back so Vone quickly.
sŵ Even though Judith never admitted it, I wasn't too stupid to put two and two together.
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Whenever I was in trouble, Eric would immediately show up and helpm without hesitation. But twas different. He never contactedat all. In fact, he even had tto chand cook dinner. That alone was too unusual to ignore. When I locked eyes with him, my expression made it clear-I had seen through him.
Eric sighed, then smiled at me. He knew full well that he couldn't hide it from me.
"Guess I couldn't hide it from you, after all. I didn't do much. All balian was speed up the process for you. I knew you could handle it yourself." He said it so casually as if he didn't wantto feel pressured by his help.
In the past, I would've felt burdened by his kindness, but eventually, that feeling changed.
At spoint, I started to expect him m to take my side. And just as naturally, I felt like should be nice to him too.
As for when exactly did this start? I had no idea.
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