?Chapter 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.
“When you cook for me, I feel really happy… but mostly grateful. But when my sister cooks, it makes me sad 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 make me tired at all.” Her voice was warm, filled with sincerity. “I don’t need anything in return—just having you here with me is enough.”
Jeffrey nodded, then suddenly remembered something. His expression turned curious.
“Rachel, you were really sick this time… Why didn’t your boyfriende to 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 heing by? I miss seeing him around,” Jeffrey inquired.
“For the time being, he won’t be visiting,” Rachel responded.
“Why not?”
As Rachel hesitated, Yvonne quickly chimed in, “He was bitten by a dog.”
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“What?” Jeffrey’s disbelief was evident.
He looked to Rachel for an exnation. “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 y 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 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 few days.”
“That’s great to hear. I’m looking forward to that meal you owe me.”
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