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.

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

answered, “Is there a problem with me

A thought suddenly occurred to her. “Are you

“That’s right,” Maurice admitted.

rose in

my goodness!

the feeling

in her face, his brows furrowed in displeasure. “What’s the matter?

his words and hurriedly lifted the

more than welcome to be here! Look, I brought

her surprise, Maurice’s frown deepened when he saw the apple

before. Did you make that only

couldn’t think of a

Was he jealous again?

about? There was no one else. Was he

Eliana had no choice but to reassure

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. I didn’t even

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

nice

a sigh of

brought some food over, let’s go

her and entered his apartment. Eliana hurriedly

the room, she was stunned

the same apartment building, and Maurice only moved in that day, his place was luxurious compared to hers. His

expect anything less from a man as

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