Leave Me Alone Mr Shaffer Novel

Seth and Isabella sat before plates of pasta topped with an egg. Seth eyed his plate, showing a hint of surprise.

It actually looks appetizing.

Isabella felt a hint of pride, thinking she could finally overcome her reputation as a

“kitchen disaster.”

He picked up his fork and speared a few strands of pasta, tasting them thoughtfully.

Meanwhile, Isabella did not start eating and covertly observed Seth instead.

The moment the pasta hit his taste buds, a subtle frown creased his forehead.

A wave of worry washed over her, and she tentatively asked, “What’s wrong?”

Visibly struggling to swallow the mouthful, he finally put down his fork. “Are you sure this pasta is cooked?”

Isabella recalled the process of cooking the pasta, feeling a twinge of guilt. She pick up a strand of pasta and broke it open.

The inside was unmistakably raw.

With an awkward chuckle, she reassured Seth. “Give me a moment.”

She then dashed to the kitchen.

He watched as Isabella returned with two small pot lids-one for her plate and one for his.

“Don’t worry. It’ll cook through with a bit of braising.”

Seth could only stare, thinking, This is pasta, not instant noodles!

futile to comment. Her culinary

Isabella sat calmly with a fork poised at her mouth, waiting for

“cook.”

just noodles. How different

she tried to engage Seth in a conversation about work,

he closed his eyes and feigned

but eventually noticed his lack

how’s your injury?”?

left her momentarily speechless, and the room felidikback into silenc casase the tension, isabella casually offered, “If you need help with yoyoun adedication, ssstame.”

help previously.ly her surprise, Selets sittdenly opened his eyes and indifferently responded, “Okayay.” e stuttered, “What?t?”

the corner of her mouth. “Oh… Okay!”

throat started straining. She quickly stood up to

Seth’s medication.

topical treatments, he

the medicine box, flipping through its somewhat disorganized

back turned to her, he mentioned, “Jordan left instructions.”

with a sound, she found

puzzled. Why would Seth need instructions to change his bandages if

in thought, Seth

nervousness. Her eyes involuntarily followe his movements,

and revealed the injuries on his back.

were off and exposed two large, faintly

sensed something amiss. The treatment appeared uneven and

clean it first, then apply the

Seth responded indifferently.

items from the box. With care, she gently cleaned the wounds with alcohol swabs before meticulously applying various

he remained stoic and did not make a sound,

shirt back on, not waiting for

by Seth’s rush before remembering something.