NovelBookChapter 275 ---- Asher said nothing, his gaze fixed unwaveringly on Thalia. He looked genuinely pitiful. Thalia looked away and firmly closed the door. At the entrance, she took two deep breaths, composing herself before opening the door for Aunt Victoria. Victoria stood outside holding an insulated food container, smiling warmly, the picture of domesticity. "Thalia, I called you earlier but you didn't answer. Have you eaten? I made you that chicken and leek soup you love, and those breaded prawns you enjoy." Thalia stepped aside to let Victoria enter. "I haven't eaten yet. I ---- was busy and had my phone on silent, so I didn't notice your call." That wasn't exactly a lie-she had indeed been busy. Victoria entered and placed the food container on the dining table. She opened it and arranged the food. "No matter how busy you are, you must remember to eat." Thalia made a sound of agreement.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Thank you for going to all this trouble, Aunt Victoria." "It's no trouble at all. I had nothing to do today, so I thought I'd ccheck on you." She set out the food and handed Thalia cutlery. "Eat while it's hot." "Alright.' Thalia pulled out a chair and sat at the table. She sipped the soup in small mouthfuls. "Why is your face so flushed?" Victoria suddenly asked. Thalia, in the middle of drinking her soup, choked slightly. ---- "Slow down," Victoria said gently.
She walked to Thalia's side and placed her hand on Thalia's forehead to check her temperature. "You feel warm. Are you coming down with something? Should I take you to see a doctor?" "." Thalia's expression was awkward as she said quietly, "I'm not sick." Victoria looked perplexed. "Then why is your face so red and hot? Are you feeling unwell somewhere?" Hearing this, Thalia instinctively touched her cheek. It did feel warm. Was it really that red and obvious? Thalia thought to herself: This is all Asher's fault, kissinglike that. T'm really fine," Thalia said, lowering her head to continue with her soup. Victoria looked concerned. "Do you have a thermometer? I should check your temperature. You live here all alone with ---- no one to look after you. What if something happened to you? Ishould find a housekeeper for you." "That's not necessary, Aunt Victoria. Alana lives with me." Victoria remained unconvinced.
"Alana may be excellent at protecting you-your father and I are both relieved to have her watching over you-but she's not skilled with household matters. You really should have a proper housekeeper." Thalia replied, "I have a cook who comes to prepare meals. She's out shopping for groceries right now but will be back soon." Thalia wasn't lying. Unless she had other plans and wouldn't be eating at home, Mary cto cook every day.
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It was only eleven in the morning-a normal tfor buying groceries. As they spoke, the door opened. Mary returned ed with groderies, looking slightly surprised to see Victoria. ---- e Dened. Mary Thalia introduced them: "This is my aunt." Mary quickly greeted her: "Good afternoon, ma'am." Victoria responded politely: "Hello."
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