“This is my classmate’s house. I came to accompany Emmeline!” Sam said hurriedly.
“I also came to see Emmeline.” Albus said, glancing over Sam’s head and looking inside.
“Please come in, Albus, Sam said, taking charge.
Emmeline witnessed this scene and was left speechless. She turned and went back into the kitchen.
Sam brewed some tea and served Albus a cup. ‘Emma and I were just discussing who would cook Fortunately, you came, Albus. Can you cook?”
“I can’t,” Albus said, somewhat awkwardly. “But I bought some ready–to–eat food.”
“Alright, leave it to me then. I’ll handle it,” Sam said, picking up the bag Albus brought and running to the kitchen.
‘Mrs. Louise is really nice,” she said to Emmeline. “She even arranged for you to have a visitor before leaving.
Emmeline remained noncommittal
She wondered whether she could ask Albus to leave.
“Do you two know each other?” Emmeline asked Sam in a calm tone. “You seem quite familiar.”
“We’re colleagues,” Sam said. “We see each other every day.”
“No wonder you’re so close, Emmeline said, still in a calm tone.
Sam sensed that something was off and leaned closer to her face. “What’s wrong, Miss? Are you…jealous?”
Emmeline raised her hand as if to slap her and pretended to strike. “You’re trying to disgust me!”
Sam recoiled in fear and stuck out her tongue. “Then what’s the matter with you?”
“This person is a friend of my mom’s. It has nothing to do with me, Emmeline said, pursing her lips.
“I thought someone who could cook had come,” Sam whispered. “So, he only knows how to buy ready–to- eat food?”
“If only Abel were here,” Emmeline murmured. “He can cook anything.”
“Abel?” Sam said. The handsome guy who used to pick you up from school?”
“You still remember him?”
“How could I forget? He was incredibly handsome!” Sam blinked her big eyes. “What is he doing now?”
“He runs a factory, doing business.
“Wow, a CEO!” Sam clicked her tongue. “Impressive!”
This pasta lunch was the most heartwarming meal Emmeline had ever had.
She really didn’t want to pay any attention to this unexpected guest, Albus Zeller, but a good family education forbade her from losing her manners. Pouring water, and passing tissues, was exhausting!
Fortunately, Sam was flexible and washed the dishes after finishing the pasta.
At 2:30 p.m., both Sam and Albus went to their afternoon shifts.
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