Keira and Lewis had been through so much together that, in a way, they felt like an old married couple.

Knowing Lewis wouldn't interfere with her decisions, she took a few extra moments to explain why she was willing to help Sean.

As they talked, she prepared three dishes and a soup. Then, she checked the steamed rice, finding it wasn't quite how Sean liked it, so she whipped up some fried rice instead.

There was no helping it—someone else had steamed the rice, and the water-to-rice ratio wasn't to Sean's taste. After so many years cooking for him in Oceanion, she knew his preferences well.

Lewis watched her, finally unable to hold back a question. "Do you even know what I like to eat?"

Keira rolled her eyes. "Back then, he was my one big customer, so of course I paid attention. Over time, I realized he preferred every dish to be cooked in just the right way. But you... could you really taste if I changed the water a little?"

Lewis scratched his nose, at a loss. Truthfully, he couldn't. Despite his privileged upbringing, life in the Horton family had been tough; any meal was better than none, so he never got too picky.

He glanced toward the living room. "Honestly, this guy is fussy."

"Enough," Keira shot him a glare. "It's an illness."

"Sure, but I still think he's sharper than he lets on. Be careful around him."

Keira raised a brow. "You think he's really that smart?"

Lewis nodded. "He's good at manipulating people. He has his assistant say all the provocative stuff, then acts weak himself. He knows people's personalities too well."

Keira nudged him. "Well, why hasn't he manipulated you, then?"

that maybe... he doesn't care about me? He knows I'll listen to you, so

then Lewis pulled her closer, his arms wrapped around her waist. "He knows I trust you, so he's making

Keira frowned.

quick kiss to her lips. "But I'm not insecure. If he's coming around, we'll just keep an eye

Keira nodded.

a tray and was about to pick it up when Lewis stepped forward, taking it

when he was feeling possessive, he still helped her

already seated, with his assistant by his side, slowly picking at

like he was working. Eating seemed to be a struggle for him,

You don't know how

Was it really

sheepish smile. "Well, then I guess Sean can come over for a

wiped

gaze, Sean managed

hadn't had a full meal in ages. Eating too much all

bit of color returned to his face. He dabbed his mouth with a napkin, then looked at Keira. "Thank you, Ms. Olsen. Four months away, and your cooking

"Probably," Keira replied lightly.

been cooking for Amy every day at Howard's place when she first arrived in

Sean had enough strength to stand. "It was presumptuous of me to come today unannounced.

she understood why he wouldn't have admitted he came

waved it off, indicating bygones were

her to be more cautious. If a stranger approached

on formalities. "Since I've taken your time and meal, I'd feel it's cheap to repay you with money. If you ever need

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