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Chapter 18
Seen, the sizzle of grilling came from the kitchen, and Kelly couldn’t resist standing by the doorway to watch.
Lenn, wearing an apron, looked calm and composed in profile. His expression was refined and distant as his lips pressed into a straight line.
His sleeves were rolled up, revealing his alluring wrists, with head, solid shoulders, he moved with smooth and practiced skill, Son, the kitchen was filled with the armed food
He was the picture of a perfect husband.
Kelly was a dinle entranced
From the beginning until now, Leon had been almost impossibly prifect. She believed that perfection might exist somewhere in the world, but she never thought she’d be the one to experience i
Since be lanew she’d be moving in Leon had andved rady to lidy up the place. He had stocked upon daily essentials, changed the bed | fresh flowers. He had even wrapped the shapeemerset the famibute in safety pulling.
He hadn’t said anything about it, but as soon as she stepped though the door, she could feel the thought and care he had put into everything.
1, and filled a vase wich
She had never been treated with sich gemine attentiveness before. She knew some of this was probably for the baby’s sake, but she was still the one being looked
“Aren’t you hungry?” Leon’s voice broke through her thoughts. He walked out carrying a dish
I’ll take it.kelly reached out to help
Thee’s no need for that,” he said, dodging gently. “It’s still bat ”
Realizing that Kelly might feel awkward for not helping out, he asked, “Can you get the plates and cutlery?
“Okan,” she quickly responded before going into the kitchen
Soon, dinner was set on the table, featuring grilled pork ribs, creamy mushroom snup, and a dish of green salad.
“I’m not sure if this suits your taste,” Leon said, handing her a bowl of mushroom soup. “Give it a try. If it’s too salty or too bland, just let me know. I’ll adjust it
next time.”
“Thank you,” Kelly said, accepting the bowl with both hands, but she didn’t start eating right away.
Seeing her passe, Leon said, “o ahead and eat.”
Kelly said softly, “th my family, the elders always eat first,”
Except for Jackson–the family rules were an exception for lum
Leon looked genuinely confused. “Elder
When was his status promoted?
Kelly flushed. “That’s not what I meant, I just meant that since you’re older than me, you should take the first bite.”
That did not help.
Still, he picked up his cutlery, then reached for a rib and placed it on her plate instead.
Kelly blinked in surprise.
“In my family,” Leon said, “the younger ones eat first.
By “family“, he meant the two of the
Kelly’s eyes pricided with suddenmotion. Afraid he’d notice, she quickly picked up the rib and took a bite to hide her feelings.
She hadn’t had much appetite for greasy food lately, but to her surprise, it was delicious. The ribs were tender and full of flavor, yet not at all heavy–grilled to perfection.
Herinner foodie was instantly awakened she ate several more nibs, pairing them with the creamy mushroom soup, and couldn’t stop herself.
“It’s rally good, she said lucerely.
Under the warm glow of the lights, Leo’s expression softened. Seeing her eat so happily gave him a sense of satisfaction.
Have more if you like it,” he said, sounding be a doting parent.
Kellypaused, looking at am intently
“What is it? Leon asked, noticing her gare
“Professor Butler,” she murmured. “Am I being scammed in some kind of romance scheme?”
Leon was stunned, then broke into silent laughter.
“Yeah, Dore the little piglet is bot, we’ll butcher in together,”
What the heck? When did Leonta telling cheesy jokes What happened to his serious, no–nonsense persona?
That night, Kelly snuggled under the clean, fragrant blankets after her shown post as she was starting to relax, there was a knock at the door.
She jumped up, startled. “W–What is 117-
Was Leon having second thoughts and planning to share a room with her?
“open the door “His volve came from outside
she scrambled out of bed, then realized she wasn’t writing abra. In a panic, she grabbed a jacket from the closet, threw it
it on, and quickly smoothed her hair.
Then, she cautiously cracked the door open just enough to perk out. “P–hotesser Butlet?”
Leonstood outside in casual loungeweat, looking effortlessly clean and refreshingly handsome.
