"You must be starving. Dig in!" Ann had already served Chloe a bowl of rice and handed her a pair of cutlery. She also fetched a bottle of coconut juice for her.
Chloe, without any hesitation, sat down. "This looks so good," she remarked. Then, she picked up a piece of beef with her fork and popped it into her mouth. After a few chews, her eyes lit up. "This is incredible! The best braised beef I've ever tasted."
It really was delicious. Even better than what Connor made.
A smile spread across Ann's face. "Lisa never liked my cooking. She always said no matter how good it looked, it still tasted like poverty."
Ann sighed, realizing too late how inappropriate her words were. Her face flushed with embarrassment, but Chloe just smiled. "I've eaten at all the fancy restaurants in Riverbrook, but none of them compare to your cooking."
A warm feeling spread through Ann's heart. They began to eat. Ann was clearly cautious around Chloe, not daring to serve her more food, but occasionally urging her to eat a bit more. Chloe ended up having two bowls of chicken soup. Today, she was truly full.
Setting down her utensils, Chloe said, "Thank you, this meal was really satisfying."
Ann beamed. "I'm glad you liked it. You're welcome to come over anytime you want."
Chloe's expression shifted slightly as she watched Ann calmly.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover