"Cook."


    Charity threw a nce at Max before turning around and returning to the living room.


    Max sighed and put all his energy into cooking.


    Although his charm could not move Charity, the tongue was the key to one''s heart. Perhaps he would be able to tackle her heart once he tamed her tongue.


    Max made the most of his cooking. He made grilled chicken, barbecue ribs, grilled eggnt, frittata, and some juice.


    All the dishes looked appetizing.


    Charity was dazed at the sight of the food." Don''t you think you''ve... made too much food? Can the two of us finish everything?''


    "If we can''t, that''s fine too." Max cut some grilled chicken for her. "Try it."


    Charity took a bite of it, which tasted juicy, tender, and vorful.


    At that moment, her phone rang. It was a call from Freya. "Open the door. I''m at your gate. I''m here to visit you."


    Soon, Freya and Ryan walked in together


    Dressed in a white shirt and ck pants, Ryan was carrying the pretty Dani, who was drinking milk. Dani was now one year old, with her hair tied in two ponytails, she was growing cuter, like an exquisite porcin doll.


    "Dani, greet Aunty Charity," Freya reminded.


    "Hi, Aunty Charity..." Dani dragged her baby voice, which instantly melted Charity''s heart even though she had always been a firm person.


    "Hello, Dani." Charity reached her hand out, wanting to carry Dani, but Dani immediately snuggled in Ryan''s embrace shyly.


    Ryan gently patted Dani''s back with a smile while ncing at Max yfully. "Not bad. You knew Charity was involved in an ident, and you even came tofort her. You''ve finally grown more mature. These dishes..."


    After pausing for a moment, Ryan darted a surprising look at Charity. "These dishes look as good as the restaurant''s."


    Charity was speechless.


    Freya nodded as well. "Charity, I didn''t expect your cooking to be so good. I never knew that before."


    Max blinked and suppressed hisugh.


    Charity sighed weakly. "I didn''t make these. My cooking tastes awful."


    The air was eerily quiet for two seconds before Ryan swiftly responded, "Max, did you make these?"


    Max nodded.


    "Wow. I''ve known you for a long time, yet I''ve never tasted your cooking. You keep your talent well hidden, huh?" Ryan said with a grin, "It seems like Max can perform well both at home and at work. He''s outstanding."


    "Yes, he is," Freya quickly added and then cast a flirtatious look at Charity.


    Charity was speechless. The two of them were probably so enthusiastic about matchmaking because they had nothing to do. "Have you eaten? Join us."


    "We haven''t eaten. We were nning to after visiting you." Freya said yfully," But since you''ve prepared such a sumptuous meal, we wouldn''t mind a taste of it."


    "I''ll add two more dishes." Max promptly rolled up his sleeves and leaped to his feet. "Can I make an egg custard for Dani?"


    "Sure. Dani loves egg custards the most." Freya nodded with a grin.


    When Max entered the kitchen, Charity helplessly facepalmed herself. "You''re really good at ordering others around."


    "What''s wrong? Do you take pity on him?" Freya raised her brows.


    Charity immediately choked. "You''re


    overthinking it."