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.

too closely with one another. Her face flushed in embarrassment. She pushed herself away

calmly answered, “Is there a

at Maurice. A thought suddenly

“That’s right,” Maurice admitted.

brows rose in

goodness! Maurice lived

the feeling

brows furrowed in displeasure. “What’s the matter?

at his words and hurriedly lifted

course not! You’re more than welcome to be here! Look, I brought

Maurice’s frown deepened when he saw the apple pie she

never cooked for me before. Did you make that only to share it

froze and couldn’t

Was he jealous again?

about? There was no one else. Was he

to speak out against him. Eliana had no choice but to reassure him that

which leaves two. I was going to give the third to my new neighbor, and the last

on the plate, and the numbers added up. His face softened

nice

breathed a

brought some food

her and

soon as Eliana walked into the room, she was stunned

building, and Maurice only moved in that day, his place was luxurious compared to hers. His home was already

from a

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