Chapter 206
Chapter 206 Take Care of You
Leighton handed her the mug, his deep eyes lingering worriedly on her pale lips.
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Zora had not expected him to figure out what was wrong. She took the warm cup, and its heat chased away the chill in her palms, making her cheeks flush softly.
“Okay.” She took a slow sip, the warm drink tinting her pale lips a soft rosy shade.
Leighton glanced briefly at her lips before quickly looking away. “I’ll go check if the soup is ready. You can come out to eat soon p>
With that, he turned and left the room.
Right then, her phone on the desk buzzed. Zora guessed it must be Jensen replying to her
messages.
She picked up the device, and sure enough, it was a text from Jensen.
He said he would send people to look into the matter right away.
Finally telling Jensen everything lifted a huge weight off Zora’s heart. She could leave all the follow-up matters for her cousin to handle.
She held no affection whatsoever for Wayne. Every time he looked at her, his gaze was full of disdain, sharp enough to hurt her feelings.
She still remembered the day she was first taken back to the Knox Villa. She thought she’d heard him mutter, really quietly, “Bastard p>
That word had left a deep mark on her heart.
That was why she had never liked Wayne from the very start, and never felt any longing for fatherly love toward him.
“Zora, the chicken noodle soup is done. Come have breakfast.” Leighton’s voice came from the living room.
“Coming.” Zora finished the warm spiced drink in one gulp, put down her phone and walked out of her bedroom.
Leighton had already set the bowl of rich chicken noodle soup on the dining table.
“Aren’t you going to eat too?” Zora sat down beside him, noticing there was only one serving prepared.
The soup was simmered with fresh chicken broth, topped with a thin layer of golden savory It tasted light yet fragrant without being greasy at all.
oil.
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“I already had mine earlier, you go ahead and eat.” Leighton’s gentle eyes curved softly.
Jensen had left early for work, so Leighton had ordered breakfast delivered right after he got
After seeing Jensen off, he specially had fresh ingredients sent over to make the chicken noodle soup, knowing Zora had mentioned craving this comforting dish a few days before.
Seeing he had already eaten, Zora said nothing more. She blew gently on the soup to cool it and took a sip.
The rich, savory broth tasted comforting and satisfying, instantly brightening her mood.
“Does it taste good?” Leighton smiled softly as he watched her bright, happy expression.
“It’s amazing! If you opened a diner someday, I’d be your most regular customer without fail.” Zora took another sip happily.
She truly believed his cooking was incredible, and she would visit his shop every single day if
he ran one.
“If I ever end up out of work someday, I’ll just open a small eatery. Then I can wait for you to come eat every day, so I’ll never have to struggle to get by,” Leighton chuckled lightly.
“There’s no way that’ll happen. Your cooking is way too good; you’ll definitely get tons of customers. I might even have to stand in line just to get a seat,” Zora replied earnestly.
“Then I won’t open a public shop at all. I’ll only cook meals just for you, so you’ll never need to line up.” Leighton looked down at her with soft affection in his eyes.
“What about your future wife then?” Zora took another two spoonfuls of chicken noodle soup, her cheeks rounding out cutely. She blinked and glanced over at him.
She still remembered him saying he learned cooking to win his future partner’s heart, and now she was getting to enjoy all those delicious meals first.
“I don’t plan on looking for anyone else anymore. I’ll only cook for you. Even if I end up all alone later on, I’ll just be happy as long as you come visit me often p>
Leighton gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. His deep, mellow voice sounded incredibly charming, paired with the faint smile in his gorgeous eyes.
Zora could clearly feel that something about him felt different ever since he woke up that morning.
She bowed her head and sipped some more soup quietly.
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“It’s fine by me. If you really never settle down someday, I can take care of you when you’re old.” Zora thought it over carefully.
If she took care of him, he could keep making all these tasty homemade meals for her every single day.
Take care of me when I’m old…
“You want to take care of me and keep me around?” Leighton automatically ignored the “old”
part.
“Uh… how pricey would it be to support you?” Zora asked casually without thinking much of it.
She was totally willing to provide for him if he ever fell on hard times, just so he could keep cooking wonderful food for her.
Still, she worried she might not be able to afford his keep if the cost was too high.
“Keeping me by your side costs quite a lot, actually,” Leighton said in all seriousness.
“Exactly how much do I need to pay?” Zora asked him very sincerely.
She wondered if her savings would be enough. If not, she could sell more refined herbal remedies or take in more clients for consultations to earn extra money. She had no idea how much it would take to support him comfortably.
“Since it’s you, I’ll give you a special discount. Two zeros p>
Leighton thought for a moment, deciding on a suitable price that wouldn’t scare the earnest girl away.
“Two zeroes?” Zora stared straight at him in confusion.
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