The Ultimate Beast World Glow-Up novel Chapter 49

Chapter 49 A Table Full of Warmth

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Micah looked helpless, but he couldn’t tell the truth. He didn’t want to drag Rosalic into more trouble for his sake.

He paused at the door for a moment before leaving.

Rosalie set the rice to steam. Then she went outside and threshed the freshly cut grain.

She filled two full baskets with rice. She planned to take it to the bazaar tomorrow and show it to Julien.

While the rice steamed, Rosalie chopped all the ingredients needed for dinner. Cameron’s voice suddenly rang out from outside the kitchen.

“Matriarch! I’m back!”

The voice came closer. Cameron pushed the door open and dropped several large wild chicken eggs on the floor, grinning with excitement.

“Matriarch, look what I found!”

Rosalie didn’t hold back her praise.

“Well done. I’ll make something tasty for you tonight.”

Cameron’s tail almost started wagging again.

Leon returned as well, carrying several round vegetables. Rosalie’s eyes lit up. cabbages.

Those were

Leon pressed his lips together and said, “They grow round like this. I wasn’t sure if they were edible, so I brought them back anyway.”

Rosalie hugged a cabbage nearly as big as her head. Of course it was edible. When cooked well, it was perfect with rice.

She set the cabbage aside, planning to tear it up later for sautéed cabbage.

Leon stayed where he was, looking at her without speaking.

Rosalie looked back at him, confused. Then she seemed to realize something and smiled brightly. “I really like the vegetables you picked. You worked hard today.”

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Leon’s mouth. His eyes softened as he said, “It wasn’t hard. It’s my duty to serve the Matriarch.”

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Chapter 49 A Table Full of Warmth

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He walked away. Rosalie watched his back, Elijah’s words echoing in her mind.

Leon knew she was not the original Rosalie, but he had kept it secret all this time.

Did Leon truly like her?

The rice was ready. Rosalie heated the pan and poured in the beaten eggs, gently stirring until they were soft and just set. She moved them to the side.

She chopped the tomatoes and added them to the pan, cooking them until they softened and released their juice. Then she returned the eggs to the skillet and seasoned everything with a little salt and a touch of sugar to balance the tomatoes.

A warm, familiar meal-skillet eggs with tomatoes—was finished.

The tomatoes’ tang paired perfectly with the soft eggs. It made the mouth water.

Rosalie then started on skillet pork with peppers. Ever since she made it once and everyone cleaned their plates, the beastmen had loved it.

The kitchen filled with smoke. A woman’s voice called out from afar.

“Rosalie! I came to see you!”

Monica walked through the smoke into the kitchen. Rosalie looked surprised and happy. She gently pushed Monica back out. “It’s too smoky in here. Go wait outside,” Rosalie said.

Monica held her round belly. It really wasn’t nice for her to stay inside. She sat outside while her husband fanned her, since pregnancy made her feel hot.

Leon watched quietly, deep in thought.

The spicy scent of green peppers filled the air. Rosalie kept coughing, her eyes watering.

Warm fingers wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes. She turned and saw Leon fanning the smoke away from her.

Rosalie thanked him. She quickly finished the cooking, plated it, and had Leon carry it out. The smoke slowly cleared.

Rosalie brought out the final dish. A plate of golden savory eggs sat on the table, topped with a thin drizzle of sauce and fresh parsley. The eggs looked soft and warm, still gently steaming.

She set the plate down and rubbed her fingers together, cooling them after the heat.

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