“Nothing.” He shook his head. “Go in.”

Cordelia nodded and was going to walk away when she caught Alexander’s gaze toward her house. It was like he was looking for something…

She suddenly had an odd feeling.

Alexander was nice to her and protected her where he could, but her sixth sense as a woman told her it was not romantic.

Linda treated her like that, Trinity treated her like that, Zennie treated her like that, and Aurelia treated her like that… but Alexander was a man!

Cordelia’s heart dropped. She sneaked a glimpse at Alexander and forced a smile before she hurried home.

Once she entered, she saw Zephyr serving dinner from the kitchen. When he saw her, he was still wearing an apron and smiled like he was fishing for compliments. “Welcome home, darling! Wash your hands, and let’s eat.”

Cordelia was astonished, looking at the table of dishes.

“You made all these?”

steak, stuffed mushrooms, fried shrimp, baked potatoes… Zephyr even brought over

a poised lady the whole afternoon. She dared not relax, afraid that she would break etiquette, and did not even

at the dishes on the table, she was suddenly famished,

“Honey, you’re amazing!”

an octopus and pressed a loud smooch

takeout containers hidden behind the kitchen door when he left. The butler held back his laugh and did as he was

the nanny’s omelet

stroked Cordelia’s head affectionately. “Zuko’s

“I want my husband to

I’ll keep you

her dimples brimming with

as she commented, “Mm, these dishes are delicious. This omelet, though, kind

Zephyr was rendered speechless.

it’s fine! The other dishes you made are

Zephyr chuckled awkwardly.

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