Seeing Winona arrive, Stefan simply nodded before heading into the bedroom to change.
Roxana handed Winona a bottle of milk. “Are you feeling warm? Your face is quite flushed.”
Winona cleared her throat. “Is it?”
“It’s strange,” Roxana mused, “I’ve found a lot of this brand of milk here at Stefan’s place. I don’t remember him ever drinking it before.” They had their own family farm, after all, and always drank the fresh milk supplied exclusively from there.
Winona glanced at the label. It was the same brand she always drank.
When Stefan emerged from his room, he had changed into casual clothes, but he still projected his usual cool, restrained air. He settled onto the sofa with his tablet, crossing his legs as he reviewed a document from his assistant.
Roxana saw he was engrossed in his work and didn't bother him, instead leading Winona to the other end of the sofa to watch TV.
Soon, the two chefs in the kitchen announced that dinner was ready. The three of them moved to the dining room. Winona was surprised to see several of her favorite dishes on the table.
“Find anything you like?” Roxana asked with a knowing look.
Winona nodded.
Roxana smiled to herself. It seemed Stefan had already taken the time to learn all of Winona’s preferences.
Just as Winona picked up her knife and fork, the doorbell rang.
“I’ll get it,” Roxana said, hopping up.
It was Ophelia, carrying a potted plant. Her gaze was soft as she said, “Stefan, you just moved in, so I figured your place could use a touch of green. I brought one over for you.” Without waiting for an invitation, she found a suitable spot for the plant as if she owned the place.
“Let me get you a drink,” Roxana offered.
Ophelia took a seat at the dining table. Seeing the spread of food, she smiled brightly. “Everything looks delicious today, Stefan. You really know what I like.”
Stefan’s expression remained neutral, and he said nothing.



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