When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“What put you in such a great mood?”

When Marcus showed up, I was in the middle of heating the milk.

“I decided to give cooking a try because I couldn’t bring myself to sleep. Speaking of which, it turns out I can cook.”

I once thought I couldn’t cook. Therefore, I was startled when I started preparing the ingredients as though it was not a big deal.

A woman will learn how to cook after they find someone worthy of their time and effort.

That particular quote crossed my mind, causing me to think I must have brushed up my culinary skills when I was deeply in love with Marcus.

He stared at me for a few seconds. Smiling, he suggested, “You need to consider your condition before engaging in such things. You have just recovered. It’s fine to have the maids deal with these.”

“It’s fine. I’m well aware of my limits. I actually feel better after getting myself involved in some activities.”

The milk had completely heated up once we wrapped up our conversation. I poured each of us a glass and brought them to the dining hall. “Care to join me for breakfast?”

the company for a meeting. Once I’m done, I’ll be back

thinking much, “You don’t have to trouble

for a short while, but then insisted, “I’ll

not handicapped. I can still take care of myself. If

wrapped up

would have everything in the kitchen washed

the plants, I caught a glimpse of the afterimage of two figures with the corner of my eyes. When I looked ahead, I saw a male and a

his side had a relatively casual set of outfits—an oversized trench coat with a floral print dress and shades to go

stared at them for a few seconds and wondered if I

and bypassed the wall, sprinting in my direction. Startled by the clicking sound of her high heels, I had a hard

I thought Alexander had gotten the

in between her embrace awkwardly. It took

being so courteous

eyes brimmed with tears as she announced, “I had a hard time recognizing you because you’re

for six years, my appearance had undergone drastic changes. On top of that, after the long night I had, I seemed