Chapter 222

Norah turned on her heel, ignoring Kevin’s presence. But before she could leave the room, his voice stopped her in her tracks.

“It’ll be ready in ten minutes. Are you that hungry already?” Kevin said, glancing over his shoulder at her.

Norah folded her arms, her tone sharp and unwavering. “I don’t care about your soup. I just want to know when you’re leaving.”

Kevin sighed, turning his attention back to the stove. “Ten minutes.”

Despite her resolve, Norah found herself sitting at the table when Kevin placed the bowl of steaming chicken soup in front of her. He wiped his hands with a towel, his expression calm but determined.

“Come on, give it a try,” he urged, lifting the lid to reveal the rich aroma of the carefully prepared dish.