Zachariah gently tapped on her nose, saying in a doting way, “Of course I know how to cook.”
“But you never…”
“That was because I didn’t want to.”
Ophelia felt into silence.
“What? You don’t want to cook together with me?”
Ophelia shook her head.
Both of them seemed to ignore Madaleine, who was still standing beside.
Zachariah reached out his finger to raise up Ophelia’s jaw while fixing his eyes on her face. He huffed gently, “What’s wrong? You are surprised to know that I can cook?”
Ophelia shook her head and got herself rid of the sense of upset flashing across in her mind. She replied with a smile, “I was just wondering if you would cook whatever I ask for.”
Zachariah nodded to reply.
“I want to taste stewed chicken mixed with mushroom, may I?”
Zachariah nodded.
Then he stood up and reached out his hand to beckon her over. Ophelia rested her hand upon his big palm as she noticed that. However, not until she suddenly saw Madeleine still standing alone the next second did she realize that she totally forgot about her as she was too amazed by Zachariah’s great charm a moment ago.
No wonder Madeleine once accused her of her valuing Zachariah only.
Ophelia hurried to pull her own hand away from Zachariah’s grip. Her awkward cough sounded, “Madeleine, what do you want for dinner? Just seize the opportunity since Mr. Chambers would like to serve as the chef today.”
Madeleine faked smiling with her arms crossed on her chest, “Mr. Chambers, I just wonder if I have the honor to taste your dishes.”
Zachariah replied with a cold glimpse, “No.”
Ophelia patted on his arm and said to Madeleine awkwardly, “Madeleine, he is just kidding. Don’t mind it.”
As it had been a routine for Madeleine to face such a cold response from Zachariah, she didn’t seem to be annoyed. She just shrugged and said, “Well, since I look like an unwelcomed guest, I’d better leave myself now. Alright, bye. Just enjoy your romantic hours.”
However, Ophelia deemed that her bestie was irritated. So she hurried to say, “Madeleine, don’t be mad.”
Madeleine smiled to reply, “Girl, come on, you know who I am. Don’t deem me so inflammable.” While speaking, she reached over to whisper to Ophelia, “I try to spare you a chance to stay with him alone. I am tired of being a third wheel while he keeps complaining about me. Just enjoy your candlelight dinner tonight.”
Obviously, Zachariah seemed to be lit up by her sweetness. He couldn’t help smiling and hugged her tight. Now both of their bodies were even clinging to each other.
“Me the same.”
Ophelia had never been so relaxed while resting in his hug. She felt like sticking to him forever.
Zachariah reached out his hand to feel her hairs. His deep voice sounded attractive, “Did you keep your diet on time when I was not here with you?”
Ophelia smiled, “I managed to turn my sadness into appetite when I stayed alone. I took even more food at that time. I feel like putting tons of pounds on my body.”
Zachariah rested his palm on her belly and joked, “Let’s see if you did put on tons of pounds here.”
Ophelia beamed even more.
After a few minutes of tender talk, Ophelia suddenly said, “Honey, you should know that Madeleine didn’t mean to offend you. I know you have been generous. Just forgive her, okay.”
Zachariah pinched her jaw and huffed with a trace of jealousy, “Well, it seems that sometimes you even care more about her.”
Ophelia looked straight into his eyes. Then she couldn’t help chuckling, “Honey, are you being jealous?”
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