His hands trembled badly, causing him to spill the cup of coffee he had been holding all over the floor.

“Chef Howard, are you alright?” one of the waitresses called out in concern. She was worried the hot coffee might have scalded him.

“I’m fine,” he answered curtly.

With how cold his voice was, it was like he was a completely different man than the earlier adorable chef.

The waitress was visibly stunned. She lifted her head to look at him, only to see the ice in his gaze and the hard expression on his face.

She took two steps back in surprise. I-is this the same Chef Howard? Isn’t he supposed to be cute and innocent? Harmless and kind? Why is there such a terrifying look on his face?

Rubbing her eyes, she glanced a second time, but the image did not change. Howard still looked as scary as before.

She shook her head and headed outside, thinking that she must be seeing things!

Taking in a deep breath, Howard decided he had to take action. He could not continue being so passive.

He had been by Ashlyn’s side all these years, longing for her. What right did that man have to barge in and snatch her away from me?

to have Jared Quickton always lurking

this man is sniffing

coursed through him at the two men perpetually circling

Half an hour later.

finished dinner and were just about to leave when

his tall stature, he did not want Ashlyn to have to crane her neck

locked his gaze with hers, his

pat his head like

to go to the a-amusement park this weekend. Other y-young children have

and stared at him with sisterly love. “Of course I can! And you’re in luck

joy had him

tweaked his nose affectionately. She was completely unaware of the dark expression on the face of

“Yes, really.”

delight, Howard swept Ashlyn off her feet and twirled her

could not help the laughter that bubbled out of her lips. “Hey! Put me

chef from Imperial Hotel is just too shameless!

Yet, another strong rival…

to shove Howard away. His tone was frigid yet furious as

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