All Her Secrets

Initially, Catherine thought that Branden would be a terrible cook like Audrey. After all, considering the Duncans’ reputation, Branden probably didn’t even know the location of the kitchen of the Duncans’ since he was a child.

However, to Catherine’s surprise, not long after, a rich aroma wafted from the kitchen. It instantly aroused Catherine’s appetite.

She didn’t feel hungry before. Now, she caught a whiff of that aroma and immediately found herself struggling to suppress her hunger.

Though Catherine’s footsteps were barely audible, Branden still sensed them. He instinctively turned around and saw Catherine standing behind him.

Branden’s handsome face instantly softened, and his deep voice became more attractive as he asked, “What’s up?”

Catherine didn’t hesitate and bluntly stated her purpose. She said, “I’m hungry.”

He smiled and gently stared at Catherine with his dark eyes. “It’ll be ready in a moment. Go wait outside. It’s pretty smoky in here.”

Catherine considered offering to help, but now it seemed she wasn’t needed at all. Branden was true to his word. Catherine returned to her seat and messaged Ronin. She was preparing to play a game while waiting. Branden soon emerged with a plate of food.

“Come over and eat.”

Catherine approached the table with curiosity. There were meat and vegetarian dishes and a clear soup. The food emitted a rich aroma and looked very inviting.

Branden handed a fork to Catherine and raised an eyebrow in a gesture for her to dig in. Catherine didn’t hesitate and took a bite of the meat. The taste wasn’t mind -blowing, but it was definitely delicious.

It was a simple home-cooked meal that gave a warm feeling. After trying all the dishes, Catherine gave a high compliment. “Not bad.”

She then asked with curiosity, “Did you learn to cook?”

some time in a special training

a similar experience, knew the hardships involved. At the age of thirteen, she had also

were rigorous screenings, and it wasn’t easy to get in. They selected elites from all over the world,

training camp. If one didn’t make

leave

held the record for the youngest graduate. She

training camp. It was truly a living hell, where life and death were trivial. Only

also been to a special training camp. Typically, a

an arm, breaking a leg, or going blind were common occurrences in there. It seemed that the patriarch of the Duncans was quite ruthless.

was a habit she had developed through rigorous training. Soon, she finished the meal Branden had served

insist. Considering how cleanly Catherine had finished her plate, she had given Branden quite a compliment

and looked at Catherine. He said, “You can

treated her like a pig. He made her rest right after

her heart, she appreciated Branden deeply. Catherine

leather sofa. As she waited

opened her eyes groggily. Her brain started

room with a distinct decorating style. Then she instantly recognized where she was. She rolled out of bed and

room was filled with a faint scent of milk, and she could hear the bubbling water coming from the kitchen. Watching the tall figure in the kitchen, Catherine leaned against the wall quietly. Her gaze

boiled milk into a cup. As he turned around, he saw Catherine standing nearby. Her face was still swollen from sleep. Her eyes were bleary,

through the window. It illuminated the spacious and bright room and made Catherine appear dreamlike. She

“Good morning.”

listened to his suggestion. “It will be a while before breakfast is ready. How

“Okay.”