Sasha was about to add more to the conversation when Vivienne's gaze landed on the cake in her hand.

She hadn't tried this flavor before, and though she was sure it wouldn't beat a slice of good old apple pie, being picky at a moment like this seemed downright immature. Sasha quickly hid it behind her back.

She'd already had her share, why was she still eyeing hers?

Seeing Arthur wouldn't be out of the kitchen anytime soon, Sasha shot Percival a look, silently assigning him a critical mission.

To keep watch.

As the two of them were enjoying their sneaky treat, Arthur emerged from the kitchen, a tray in hand, his voice booming excitedly from afar, "Honey, darling, breakfast is served! Today we've got beef stew with homemade biscuits..."

Sasha nearly choked.

Vivienne decisively swallowed her last bite.

Percival calmly stepped forward to greet Arthur, cleverly blocking his view.

"Who let you in?"

Arthur frowned, clearly displeased, "And keep it down. My daughter isn't married to you yet; don't get too cozy."

Arthur took a step towards Sasha and Vivienne's direction.

Percival tried to intervene again, but Sasha had already come forward, crumbs still lingering at the corner of her mouth.

Arthur noticed immediately and leaned in, curious, "Honey, what did you eat?"

Caught off guard, Sasha pursed her lips, trying to sound casual, "...I was just really hungry, had a biscuit."

Arthur was filled with guilt, blaming his slow pace for leaving his wife famished.

"Honey, breakfast is ready, let's go eat."

Then, the cake box Sasha had been hiding fell from behind the chair, rolling to Arthur's feet.

It wasn't

with a mix of hurt and

before soothing Arthur, "Hubby, let me explain. You have to believe in yourself; your cooking

I accidentally made too much

it for her. You, mind your own business. Come on,

them in their tracks, "No offense, but perhaps, the dishes you make aren't exactly to the master's and Vivienne's taste." Arthur

sincerely stated, "They're

darkened, "Are you saying you're better than

just smiled, not

being provoked, Arthur couldn't let it slide. Not in front of his wife and

let's have

of her

gets out, people will say you're

precisely because of all the practice,

you want to compete?

off, "Enough talk,

first then," Percival said, clearly stating his intent, if I win, I expect you to

same. If you lose, let's push the

didn't want to wait

in front of the kitchen, Arthur and Percival locked

"What's the

Vivienne, who was confidently, and a smile across his face, "Since Vivienne loves pasta, let's

Arthur snorted.

specific skill from the Dorian family,

was sure of

and

massaged her forehead,

returned to her book, "Mom, instead of worrying here, we might

her a look, "No more bringing people home to bully

started it. Why shouldn't I defend Mr.

hour later, both contestants

a mystery

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