NovelEnglishChapter 378: "Yvonne, I swear your cooking just keeps getting better." Rachel's voice was full of admiration as she savored another bite.
Jeffrey piped up cheerfully, "Yeah, Yvonne! Your food is amazing! I ate so much at lunch!" Yvonne's eyes twinkled with mischief as she teased, “So, Jeffrey, whose cooking do you like more—mine or your sister's?" "They're different," he tilted his head thoughtfully.
"Oh? How so?" Yvonne pressed with curiosity.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"When you cook for me, I feel really happy... but mostly grateful. But when my sister cooks, it makessad because I see how hard she works, and I don't want her to be tired." Jeffrey's words melted both Yvonne's and Rachel's hearts.
Rachel immediately took his hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze.
"Jeffrey, I love cooking for you. It doesn't maketired at all.” Her voice was warm, filled with sincerity. "I don't need anything in return—just having you here withis enough." Jeffrey nodded, then suddenly remembered something. His expression turned curious.
"Rachel, you were really sick this time... Why didn't your boyfriend cto see you?" The mention of Brian brought a sudden hush over Rachel and Yvonne.
"He's quite..." Before Rachel could finish, Yvonne cut in, "You mean Brian White?" "Yes, isn't he the only boyfriend my sister has? Or can there be more?" Jeffrey chimed in, grinning.
Both Rachel and Yvonne were caught off guard, momentarily speechless.
"When's he coming by? I miss seeing him around," Jeffrey inquired.
"For the tbeing, he won't be visiting," Rachel responded.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Why not?" As Rachel hesitated, Yvonne quickly chimed in, "He was bitten by a dog." This file is from glnov☐☐☐☐ "What?" Jeffrey's disbelief was evident.
He looked to Rachel for an explanation. "A dog bite injury? But doesn't he work in a skyscraper? How did that happen?" Yvonne gave Rachel a meaningful wink.
Realizing she needed to play along, Rachel made up a story. "Yes, there was a disturbance at the office. Someone brought a dog on purpose, and amidst the chaos, he was bitten." "How unfortunate." Jeffrey expressed his sympathy.
Later, after resting, Rachel was om surprised by a call from Andres. "Mr. Garrett, it's been too long!" Trying to avoid sounding frail, Rachel adjusted her posture.
"Indeed, it has. Is everything alright?"
"It's a minor issue, but I'll be back on my feet and at work within a fewn days"
"That's great to hear. I'm looking in forward to that meal you owe me.”
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