The Wrong Woman

Chapter 139

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.

eggs and emptied the pot. You don’t like egg yolks, right? Will two egg

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was taken aback by his consideration, touched by the way he paid attention to her

cook two more,” Suzanne said softly.

the eggs absentmindedly, his movements deft yet deliberate. Suzanne

place.

a serious look on his face. He emitted

words were few.

She simply observed as he skillfully prepared the food.

until they were evenly mixed, added water, strained, and steamed them. Then, he retrieved a steak and

her even more was that Nathan could act cook. His movements were skilled and

Nathan continued, Suzanne’s stomach rumbled, and she licked h lips in anticipation. Emboldened by curiosity, she ventured closer. Are you hungry too?

Nathan replied as he fried the steak. The aroma of rosemary and garlic wafting through the air, making Suzanne’s

water.

gaze fixed on the dish,

a gentle yet serious tone, “Do you want it plain or with black pepper?

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