My Lady Chef novel Chapter 14

Ely's POV:

The duke...my husband insisted on tending to my discomfort so after a few minutes of resisting; I shivered as I felt her cool fingers inside me as he applied the salve inside gently before moving outside.

It was an oddly intimate act that I never imagined the dour-looking guy would do for me.

And this was the same douchebag that left me for a month?

Hard to believe.

He even helped me put on my night robe as we sat down by the fireplace for the first meal.

Today's plate was coddled eggs and sausage with mushroom quiche and a small side salad with toast.

And Linda must have perfected that other iced tea drink I taught her a few days back

It was a mix of peach-infused tea that was mixed with honey and as an added texture, I added some sliced dragon fruit cubes.

The pitcher looked pretty and the dragon fruit cubes were a great visual effect.

I hurriedly poured myself and glass and noticed the duke staring at it.

"Would you like some?" I offered.

"What is that? It does not look like juice." his eyes were on the floating fruit cubes.

"Ah well. This is iced tea. I taught Linda how to make this Dragonfruit Iced Tea days ago."

"Dragonfruit?" his frown twitched into a half-smile as he lifted his glass. "Maybe a little would be fine."

I poured him half the amount of mine as we started eating. The silent clinks of the plate were pleasant since I have always eaten alone for the past month.

Then his hand went around the glass and he took a sip. I watched his expression change to one of surprise as he continued to drink until it was full.

"This is similar to that orange drink you gave me last night but the taste is lighter and refreshing." he licked his lips as I poured him some more tea.

"It is a Peach infused tea with some honey and the dragon fruit was added for its texture. It is similar to kiwi but milder." I explained as he drank more tea.

"I had no idea tea could taste this way. And it is not even mana enriched so how could it be this good?"

His words made me proud of how hardworking Linda was. I was right in entrusting her with making my iced tea drink.

"I have always loved cooking and making delicious things to drink and eat. This is something I came up with since summer is upon us and the servants needed something to cool themselves other than just water." I fiddled with my eggs before eating the one on my spoon.

"You have cooked for the servants before?"

The sudden change in his voice made me look at him and I shivered at the cold look on his handsome face.

"Well, there were circumstances. Besides I needed something to do since I was sent to live here. Not many activities were available to me and I happen to like rewarding those who were kind to me.....despite my situation.." I explained in a dignified manner. "So please don't punish them. I know that look and I will be very upset if you do."