Adrian swallowed his words and forced a smile on his lips. “Mommy, this tastes good.”

“Really? I’m glad to hear that!”

Eliana was thrilled to discover she had a knack for baking.

Eliana excitedly picked up the remaining slices of apple pie and brought them downstairs. She wanted to gift them to her new neighbor to say hello.

When she got downstairs, this floor was bustling with workers. They walked in and out, transporting boxes into the apartment unit downstairs.

Eliana sighed in exasperation. No wonder it was so noisy outside. She felt overwhelmed as she looked at the sea of boxes. They must be redecorating this apartment.

Two workers suddenly approached her. They were carrying an oil painting so large that they couldn’t see where they were going. The men didn’t notice Eliana was standing behind them and collided her.

“Ah!”

Eliana didn’t notice their approach, and she was surprised when they bumped into her. She lost her balance and tumbled forward.

“Watch out!”

A muscular arm suddenly wrapped around her waist and pulled her back.

A moment later, Eliana looked up and saw a familiar face.

Recognition dawned on her face. “Maurice!” she exclaimed.

“Stand on your feet before you speak! Be more mindful of where you’re going,” Maurice commented with a frown.

Her face flushed in embarrassment. She pushed herself away from him and asked, “What are

a problem with

A thought suddenly occurred to

“That’s right,” Maurice admitted.

rose

my goodness! Maurice lived

the feeling that something

his brows furrowed in displeasure. “What’s the matter? Am I not welcome

hurriedly lifted the apple pie

of course not! You’re more than welcome to be here!

Maurice’s frown deepened when he

cooked for me before. Did you make that only

and couldn’t think

Was he jealous again?

neighbor he spoke about? There was

him. Eliana had no choice but to reassure him

things like that! I made four slices of apple pie. I gave Aileen and Adrian one each, which leaves two. I was going to give the third to my new neighbor, and the last was for you.

the two slices on the plate, and the numbers added up. His face

was nice

breathed a

you brought some food over, let’s go

from her and entered

the room, she was stunned

building, and Maurice only moved in that day, his place

less from a man as wealthy

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