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

 

in response. “What did he ask

journal on archaeology,” she

moment, a knock came

to glance at the doorway, only to see a doctor whom she had never met

nurse reminded Toby with a compassionate

doctor next to her as someone from the cardiology department and something flashed in his eyes as he turned to address Sonia, “Why don’t you head out first,

nodded in compliance and replied, “Okay. It’s getting late and I should return to

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

Toby shot him a

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

the nurse and she couldn’t help but sputter as she said, “Well, whatever the doctor says goes. I’m sure your stomach will appreciate some hot

your call,” Toby replied as he retracted his icy gaze from the cardiologist and resumed his warm demeanor

only just gotten married and it was her first time in the kitchen. She had attempted the beef bourguignon and the aroma that wafted through the kitchen

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

enough time for him to try all the dishes Sonia had made for him back in the day. He could

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

going to personally make him chowder and mincemeat pie, so Toby found solace in that. As of

mincemeat pie, then.” Sonia nodded with an air of finality. “Alright,

trip home,” Toby said, jerking his chin

left and closed the door behind

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

nurse, on the other hand, opened the patient’s record book

was done, the doctor kept his equipment away and pulled off his gloves before dutifully saying, “Mr. Fuller, your heart is doing 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 also experience shortness of

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

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