Sweet Subterfuge

Wendy had seen photos of Kevan on Aster’s phone. Also, Aster had already informed her that Kevan would be coming to cook for him today. So, she rushed back from work as soon as possible. Fortunately, she caught him just in time.

“Mr. Rogers, I’ve heard so much about you.”

She showed no sign of hesitation as she confidently approached him and extended her hand.

He stared at her hand. He hesitated for a moment before finally shaking it.

Of course, she didn’t miss this small detail. She had heard about how much of a clean freak Kevan was. That was why she took the

initiative to shake hands with him, just to see how he would react

She had anticipated a refusal, but whatever happened only deepened her smile.

“I heard from Aster that you’re going to cook for him today? She glanced at the dining table, which was empty. She continued. “Is the dinner not ready yet?”

eaten! Daddy’s cooking is super delicious! Even better than.. I mean, the food at

he wanted to say “better than what you make,” but he was afraid of hurting Wendy’s feelings. So, he changed his sentence on

admiration seemed genuine, and even though Wendy doubted whether someone as busy as Kevan had time to practice cooking. she still expressed regret, saying, “Looks like I

if you haven’t eaten. I don’t mind whipping up a few things with the leftover ingredients. It won’t take long.”

down and started to

him. I’m on a diet. I just steam a sweet

lips and said, “Daddy’s candied sweet potatoes are so delicious!

had long given up on such calorie–packed treats. But Aster’s description tempted her a

“Why don’t we take a

some fun with Aster.”

the end, Wendy yielded to the temptation of candled sweet potatoes.

prepared another set of the same four dishes he made for Aster, but this time with smaller portions. When he brought them to the