NovelBookChapter 1392 Chapter 1392: Alicia smiled knowingly. "She's not having lunch at htoday. She has plans with a friend." Kenji's expression darkened. A friend, huh? His mind instantly went to the man he had seen holding Scarlette the other night. The anger from that moment still burned inside him.
Trying to keep his voice steady, Kenji asked, “Has she started dating someone?" Alicia gave him an ambiguous smile. “I wouldn't know. She hasn't mentioned anything." Kenji's brows furrowed. "Scarlette is thoughtful. She would've told you.” Alicia chuckled. "She didn't tell us about you either." She paused and then added with a teasing smile, "Oh, but I suppose that doesn't count. You two never officially dated." Kenji was left utterly speechless.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIn the previous year, Kenji's pursuit of Scarlette had blurred the lines between courtship and commitment. Though they had never put a label on their relationship, their bond had all the hallmarks of dating. The connection between them seemed so natural that both Caden and Alicia had taken their coupling for granted. The Ward family manor had becKenji's second home, its doors always open to him. Yet now, Alicia's casual dismissal of that tstung like a winter breeze.
"Do you have plans this afternoon?" Alicia's question cut through Kenji's thoughts.
Kenji shook his head. "Is there something you need, Mrs. Ward?" "Scarlette has invited a friend over for dinner tonight. I plan to personally prepare the meal. Could you lend a hand if you're free?" A moment of hesitation gripped Kenji. Kitchen skills weren't his forte, and with both a professional chef and housekeeper at the Ward's disposal, Alicia's request carried the weight of scrutiny.
Rolling up his sleeves with determination, Kenji admitted, "Mrs. Ward, I'm not great at cooking, but I can learn quickly." Alicia's smile held secrets. Her declaration of "personally preparing the meal" translated to orchestrating the housekeeper's actions, ensuring each dish aligned with Scarlette's tastes.
Found on data trace: galnovtDonning an apron, Kenji threw himself into assisting the housekeeper. Despite Kenji's quick learning, his heavy- handed approach to ingredients led to several do-overs. The afternoon slipped away in a parade of minor disasters, leaving his hands decorated with small cuts-battle scars he wore without complaint.
"Have you caught a cold from being out in the wind these past few days?" Alicia inquired, noting his frequent coughing. "Letget you smedicine." "No need, Mrs. Ward. It's just a minor issue," Kenji declined politely.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmUnder Alicia's watchful eye, Kenji tackled his final challenge: butter cookies. His large hands fumbled with the delicate molds, creating shapes more reminiscent of river stones than proper cookies.
"Did you know Scarlette loves butter cookies?" Alicia's question held a hint of amusement.
"Yes."
Following the tutorial he'd secretly memorized to the letter, Kenji dared not deviate from the recipe, fearing any Creative liberties might compromise the taste.
Studying the misshapen results, Alicia nodded approvingly. "Not bad. Make more Scarlette's friend will probably enjoy them."
Relief washed over Kenji as he continued his work, assuming the quest must be another young woman with a similar sweet tooth. As the evening bells chimed six, Scarlette breezed through the front door.
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