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.

were huddled too closely with one another. Her face flushed in embarrassment. She pushed herself away from him and asked, “What are

calmly answered, “Is there a problem with me

at Maurice. A thought suddenly occurred to her.

“That’s right,” Maurice admitted.

brows rose in

goodness! Maurice lived

off the

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

words and hurriedly lifted the apple pie in her hand to

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

when he

before. Did you make that only to share it with

and couldn’t think of

Was he jealous again?

strange neighbor he spoke about? There

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

I made four slices of apple pie. I gave Aileen and Adrian one each, which leaves two. I was going to give the

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

was nice of

a sigh

some food over, let’s go

took the apple pie from her and entered his apartment. Eliana hurriedly

Eliana walked into the room, she was stunned

that day, his place was luxurious compared

less from

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