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Eileen set her book down and walked over. The bodyguard opened the lunchbox, revealing three layers inside.

The first layer contained roasted chestnuts, the second layer had just a few pieces of sweet and sour pork, and the third layer held a nutritious savory oatmeal with vegetables.

Ever since that night when Eileen learned about her illness, she had spent most of the nights. alone in the small pavilion downstairs of the inpatient department, wiping away her tears.

His voice carried a hint of amusement as he helplessly asked her, “Why do you always seem to be crying whenever I see you?”

Eileen’s eyes glistened with tears, a few droplets clinging to her long, dark eyelashes. When she looked at him, she saw the pain in his eyes.

He gently wiped away her tears,

He was the kindest person she had ever encountered, even though she didn’t know who he

was.

Eileen never imagined that she would find warmth in the company of a stranger she had never met before.

Since then, he would visit her from time to time. Even her three meals a day would be delivered punctually. What was truly astonishing was that it seemed like he knew exactly what she liked to eat.

Eileen didn’t know why he was being so kind to her.

The bodyguard explained, “The roasted chestnuts dish is a recipe Mr. Smith learned from your housekeeper, as is the sweet and sour pork… This is the first time Mr. Smith has cooked, so please don’t be too critical, Ms. Eileen. If the food tastes really bad, you don’t have to force yourself to eat.”

“Why are there only three pieces?” Eileen asked.

“Ms. Eileen, your serious injury hasn’t healed yet, so you shouldn’t eat too much meat. Once you’re fully recovered, Mr. Smith promises to make up for it.”

I see… Eileen took the fork handed over by the bodyguard, ate the whole thing, chewed a few times, and then suddenly paused…

Her face didn’t show much emotion. She just continued to eat slowly, savoring every bite.

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because aside from Sharon, no one else had ever cooked

sour pork. The remaining roasted chestnuts could be eaten later. When someone comes bearing gifts, I can’t

Eileen gave him some of the pastries she made in her spare time, asking him to take them with him.

water. Fortunately for me, there were only a few pieces of sweet and sour pork instead of a whole plate! Otherwise, I might suffer from

saw that the bodyguard, who supposedly had already left earlier, was on the phone. “Yes. Ms. Eileen has finished eating.”

Eileen. “Mr. Smith wants to talk

up the phone.

okay?” The voice was warm and gentle, like a spring breeze by the ear, pleasing

me. No one hast ever cooked for me before… I really appreciate it.” She brought the

outside the ward, a striking couple was walking down the hospital corridor. Their affectionate demeanor was quite a sight.

while carrying a

hasn’t,” Eric answered.

of the school and

day, Eric had a rare day off, so Vera insisted on going out to have some fun with him, and they decided to visit Eileen at

the time would

hadn’t visited in a long time because it was mostly Sharon

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even specifically asked Sharon to prepare a variety of dishes to bring to the hospital. Having been cared for by Sharon over the past few months, Vera’s

hair was styled in a twisted braid resting on her shoulder. She wore

the two reached the entrance of the ward, they noticed an

the balcony, Vera would have

outside the door from the corner of her eye, Eileen felt a touch of panic. She quickly said, “Sure. If you like it, I’ll make an extra serving of pastries for you in

enjoy whatever you

up now. My brother

“Okay.”

handed the phone back to the bodyguard. “Sorry for the trouble

“It’s all right.”

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