His movements were swift. Gregory had washed and chopped the vegetables in less than half an hour. Although I mentioned wanting mashed potato, he seemed more inclined to make chips. It didnât matter. The chips were delicious, too.
Lazing on the couch, aimlessly scrolling through my phone, I watched Gregory come out of the kitchen wearing an apron. The typically proud Gregory scratched his head. âUh, maybe you want to take a shower first?â
Puzzled, I responded, âI was thinking of eating first.â
âGo take a shower. Youâll feel refreshed and enjoy the meal even more,â Gregory earnestly persuaded.
I couldnât figure out his angle. But that wasnât a hill to die on. Beggars canât be choosers, so I decided to compromise. Heading to my bedroom, I grabbed my clothes and made for the bathroom.
By the time I finished my shower, dinner was ready. Gregory was fiddling with something in the kitchen. Hearing me emerge, he momentarily looked guilty, then came out, saying, âLetâs eat.â
"Wow!" I was impressed by his cooking skills. "Didn't expect this. You're quite the chef."
The spread before us could rival any restaurant in terms of presentation. I wondered which divine skill Gregory lacked since he seemed to have them all.
Gregory pulled out a chair for me, raising an eyebrow. âOpen your eyes wide and see. Iâm not lacking compared to your ex.â
Sitting down, I looked up in confusion. âWhat about the chips? Arenât they ready yet?â
He lazily slumped beside me, âChips? What chips?â
I reminded him. âDidnât you chop potatoes to make fries earlier?â
âDamn.â Cursing under his breath, Gregory gestured toward the mashed potato on the table. âI was making these.â
Glancing toward the kitchen trash can, I had an epiphany and started praising him, âWow, youâre amazing.â
It was a classic bait and switch. No wonder Gregory suggested I take a shower.
However, the restaurantâs cooking was genuinely good. Each dish was tasty and perfect, making for a very comfortable meal.
Seeing me satisfied, Gregory smirked, âYou like the food?â
Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson)
ï¤Chapter 387 His Charming Wife ï¤Chapter 10 I smiled. âLove it.â
Gregory added, âWould you mind loving everything associated with it?â
I smiled, no longer wanting to play along., âAre you suggesting I fall for the restaurantâs chef?â
âJane!â He was grinding his teeth frustratedly, âYou knew all along?â
âYeah.â I nodded, âMainly because... no one cuts potatoes into chips when making mashed potato, you know that, right? Mr. Ford, have some common sense next time.â
Before I could finish, my eyes widened as I instinctively blocked. Gregoryâs lips momentarily touched my palm, sending a shiver down my spine.
He looked at me with a leisurely gaze. âQuick reflexes?â
I quickly distanced myself, swallowing nervously, âIf you were any quicker, Iâd have to call the cops.â
âJane, youâre my nemesis.â Gregory flicked my forehead, lazily getting up to clear the dishes.
Before leaving, he mumbled at the entrance, âAll the daily necessities a girl might need are in the living room cabinet. Remember to lock the door, and call me if you need anything.â
âAnything else? Just say it all now.â
âAnd,â His voice softened, his eyes glistening with seriousness and mischief, âwhen are you planning to fulfill our marriage pact?â
I clenched my palm. âI havenât even got my divorce papers yet, and that marriage pact was made when we were kids.â
Honestly, all these were just excuses. The real reason was I wasnât ready to offer my heart again, to be cherished or possibly shattered.
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