Chapter 455 Personal Chef

Upon hearing Leonard’s affirmation, Sonia felt as if her heart was settled after hearing his words and a surge of warmth coursed through her as she said, “Thank you for the compliments, Grandpa. Anyway, did you call me out of the blue because your expedition is ending?”

“Oh, it’s too soon for that. A large-scale expedition like this would take at least a year and a half before we can wrap things up. We’ve only just managed to clear out the passageway that leads to the tomb chamber and we won’t be studying the chamber until tomorrow. I called you up because I was wondering whether you could swing by the old house and mail me the archaeology journal I have in my study.”

“Oh, of course. When do you need it? Should I mail it over as soon as I find it?” she asked.

 

Leonard’s country house was, as per its namesake, out in the countryside. It would take a three-hour drive for her to get there, but if he was desperate for the journal, she could make the journey now and arrive at the house by nightfall.

“No, there’s no hurry. Just have it mailed over by this week; I’ll send you the address later,” he replied with a chuckle.

She nodded. “Got it. In that case, I’ll drive to the country house tomorrow.”

Following this, Sonia and Leonard continued to exchange their recent anecdotes before each reluctantly hung up the phone. Upon ending the call, she noticed Toby staring at her and she felt inexplicably compelled to elaborate, “That was my grandfather.”

“I know,” Toby said with a nod. “I never heard you mention your grandfather.”

grandfather’s an archaeologist who spends a better part of the year exploring historical sites in remote areas. Plus, he tends to keep

 

“What did he ask

on archaeology,” she

a knock came from the

a doctor whom she had never met before standing there

check-up,” the nurse reminded Toby with a compassionate look thrown

something flashed in his eyes

check-up. She nodded in compliance and replied, “Okay. It’s getting late and I should return to get started on

now,” the doctor interjected hastily, afraid that Toby might seize the chance to order

Toby shot him a

at the nurse for help as he was baffled by Toby’s sudden hostility. However, instead of empathy, the nurse gave an exaggerated eye-roll, as if to say, You should learn to read the room. Can’t you see how Mr. Fuller’s eyes lit up when this lady asked him about dinner? You just had to go and ruin it for him by putting your foot in where it’s not needed, huh. Serve you right

said, “Well, whatever the doctor says goes. I’m sure your stomach will appreciate some hot chowder and a slice of mincemeat pie.

as he retracted his icy gaze from

speaking, he was really craving for her beef bourguignon. He recalled her making it once; they had only just gotten married and it was her first time in the kitchen. She had attempted the beef bourguignon and the

then and couldn’t recognize her as the one whom he loved, he never bothered sampling it, regardless of how aromatic and enticing the dish had been. The

to try all the dishes Sonia had made for him back in the day. He could leave in peace if that dream were to come

back before Toby could even begin to realize it, for the doctor had decided to butt in at the

chowder and mincemeat pie, so Toby found solace in

then.” Sonia nodded with an air of finality. “Alright, I’ll take my leave now. I’ll see you

a safe trip home,” Toby said, jerking his chin to casually bid

and closed the door

that he shed his friendly facade and resumed his usual cold indifference. “You may proceed,” he said in clear tones as he gazed icily at

the loose shirt on him to reveal the toned muscles of his

of this, the cardiologist pulled out his stethoscope and went on to conduct a regular check-up on

on the other hand, opened the patient’s record book and noted all the necessary

well for now, all things considered. As time goes on, it will begin to struggle to keep up with the rest of your body, and at that point, you’ll start to feel worn out and exhausted. You may

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