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.”

part of the year exploring historical sites in remote areas. Plus, he tends to keep a low profile, so there is nothing much I can say

 

in response. “What did he ask

some journal on archaeology,”

moment, a knock came

a doctor whom she had never met

your check-up,” the nurse reminded Toby

someone from the cardiology department and something flashed in his eyes as he turned to address

him, she figured that he only wanted her to leave so that the doctor could perform the check-up. She nodded in compliance and replied, “Okay.

interjected hastily, afraid that Toby might seize the chance to order food

Toby

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 for getting a death

whatever the doctor says goes. I’m sure your stomach will appreciate some hot chowder and a slice of mincemeat pie. I’ll go easy on the salt, of

retracted his icy gaze from the cardiologist and resumed his

gotten married and it was her first time in the kitchen. She had attempted the beef bourguignon and the

never bothered sampling it, regardless of how aromatic and enticing the dish had been. The scent of it

that three years was enough time for him to try all the dishes Sonia had made for him back in the day.

could even begin to realize it, for the doctor had decided to butt in at the wrong

brighter note, Sonia was going to personally make him chowder and mincemeat pie, so Toby found

pie, then.” Sonia nodded with an air of finality. “Alright, I’ll

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

and closed the

after he heard the door click shut that he shed his friendly facade and

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

the cardiologist pulled out his stethoscope and went on to

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

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 also experience shortness of breath and you’ll find yourself

know,” a stoic Toby replied as he pulled the front of his shirt to button it up. He sounded calm, so unfazed that it

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