The three people at the table were instantly stunned.

What was that aroma?

What kind of food was this?

How could it possibly smell this good?

Oliver, Selena, and Marisa had all enjoyed a life of luxury for years. They had tasted the finest cuisine around, yet the fragrance of these dishes had them completely caught off guard.

It didn't help that it was already dinnertime, and the Hortons were known for maintaining disciplined eating habits, keeping their portions modest. As a result, they were often genuinely hungry by mealtime.

Now, hunger was gnawing at them, and these mouth-watering dishes were making it unbearable. All three couldn't help but fix their gazes on the plates in front of them.

On the table were hearty dishes: a rich beef stew, slow-cooked pork belly, meatballs in a savory sauce, and even a simple stir-fried vegetable dish that looked unusually fresh and flavorful. And was that a casserole with layers of seafood and mushrooms?

They all swallowed hard.

Keira raised an eyebrow, not even bothering to look their way. Instead, she turned to Lewis and old Mrs. Horton. "Lewis, Grandma, let's eat."

Then she glanced over at Fiona.

Fiona instantly caught the hint and hurried off to the kitchen to grab her own portion.

She couldn't wait any longer!

How could Miss Olsen's cooking be this delicious?

suddenly

Mrs. Horton ate with their usual grace, though even old Mrs. Horton indulged

to break the

had to swallow another mouthful of saliva. It was as if her

shot her

her hands. "I'm not… I mean,

embarrassed for their daughter, struggling to watch her stumble

turned away at the same time, and Oliver decided to speak up. "Well, Grandma, the

the excess saliva. There was just too much to

face turned red with embarrassment. "Uh, I just remembered something urgent I need

Selena stood up hastily. "We'll be heading out

something, anything. Staying in the room with that aroma any longer felt

them off. "Don't rush off now. Didn't you say you wanted to spend time with Grandma? Why don't you come back for the

and Selena both

this tempting, who

as if something were chasing them. Keira's

her hand a

Mrs. Horton chuckled warmly, her eyes full of approval as she looked at Keira. "Keira, you really know how to

midway through,

does feel like something's off, but what could

Mrs. Horton waved it off. "There's nothing missing.

down from upstairs. "Hey, you guys already ate? How could you

stairs, pistachios in hand, curiosity

a

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