Chapter 61
I buried my head in my food for a while. Suddenly, it struck me that Elijah didn’t know me at all. He had no idea what I liked and disliked.
Feeling confused, I suddenly blurted out, “So what were those five years I spent married to Elijah?”
Logan took a sip of his champagne and lazily replied, I suppose it’s like feeding a genuine heart to the wolves.”
I was left speechless.
The next morning, I woke up to dozens of messages on my phone. They were mostly from buyers asking about prices on the app. I replied to a few interested buyers
The steep discounts on these luxury items sparked mixed reactions. Some buyers expre others remained skeptical.
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I had little memory of the internet for the past few years. My mind was still stuck back when WhatsApp was introduced,
I replied to each message as best as I could. In the blink of an eye, it was already noon. Only then did I Tealize I was famished. I hurried to the kitchen to see if there was anything to eat.
Just as I reached the kitchen, the door opened. I was startled when a middle–aged woman walked in with her arms filled with groceries.
“Who are you? I asked.
The woman introduced herself enthusiastically. “Hello, Ms. York. I’m Lora, the cook Mr. Wood hired.”
I instantly knew that this was Logan’s way of taking care of me. Lora was quick and efficient in the kitchen. Not long after, she brought out a plate of pasta.
She kept apologizing as she fussed around me. “I was supposed to arrive by 8:00a.m. but I missed a stop. You must be starving. Hurry up and eat.”
I took a bite and my eyes lit up. It was exactly how I liked it. As I ate my pasta, I asked, “Lora, where are you from?”
Lora smiled warmly and mentioned her hometown. I was pleasantly surprised when I heard it. “That’s where I’m from too! My grandmother lives there.”
When Lora heard that we were from the same hometown, she became much friendlier. We had a great time chatting.
Suddenly, Lora said, “I had been wondering why Mr. Wood insisted on hiring a cook from that specific area. Now I realize it’s because that’s where you’re from.”
Her words took me by surprise. I forced a smile.
When Lora started to clean up, I slipped back into my room. My heart was racing and I felt uncertain about my emotions. I lightly slapped myself on the cheeks and scolded myself.
“Get it together! Don’t let a silly crush affect you!”
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It was obvious that my memories were in a state of confusion. Despite everything that I had lost with
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