The Wrong Woman

Chapter 139

The knocking outside the door finally ceased.

Suzanne stayed in the study until midnight. She hadn’t eaten anything all day and started to feel weak from hunger.

After everyone in the house had gone to sleep, she emerged from the study. She made her way to the kitchen downstairs in search of food.

Cooking was never her forte, and whatever she made usually turned out unappetizing.

After rummaging the kitchen for a while, she couldn’t find any ready- made food. Left with no choice, she reluctantly opted for two eggs, intending to make hard-boiled eggs.

Suddenly, she heard steady footsteps behind her.

She hastily turned back in alarm, only to find Nathan approac With her face flushed with embarrassment, Suzanne nervously shuffled her feet, distancing herself from Nathan.

“Why are you still awake?” Suzanne felt a pang of guilt as if she h been caught red-handed raiding the kitchen like a naughty child.

Nathan was composed, his gaze piercing as he approached and turned off the stove.

“I-” Suzanne’s hunger was evident, though the words remained lodged in her throat. She glanced at the stove, where the water for boiling the eggs hadn’t even heated up yet.

pot. You don’t like egg yolks, right? Will two egg whites be enough for you?

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touched by the way

always cook two more,” Suzanne said

movements deft yet deliberate. Suzanne watched in confusion, feeling somewhat out

place.

on his

his words were

concentration. She simply observed as he skillfully prepared the food.

eggs until they were evenly mixed, added water, strained, and steamed them. Then,

was astonished to see him preparing more and more dishes. What shocked her even more was that Nathan could

Emboldened by curiosity, she ventured

steak. The aroma of rosemary and

water.

gaze fixed on the

gentle yet serious tone,

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