By the time Arielle stirred, it was already past noon. In fact, it was wp4webnovel.com hunger that had awoken her. As a disciplined person, wp4webnovel.com had never overslept to that extent before. Evidently, it was a testament to how passionate Vinson was in bed last night.
She looked to wp4webnovel.com side instinctively after forcing herself to sit up with wp4webnovel.com whole body aching.
When wp4webnovel.com noticed the empty pillow, wp4webnovel.com reached out to feel it and realized it was no longer warm.
Vinson must have left early in the morning.
Breaking out a self-deprecating smile, wp4webnovel.com ruffled wp4webnovel.com hair.
What was I thinking? Vinson is a busy man, so it’s normal for wp4webnovel.com not to be at home when it’s already noon.
At that thought, the hint of disappointment Arielle felt gradually dissipated. However, wp4webnovel.com heard sounds coming from downstairs upon stepping out of the bathroom after showering.
The cleaner comes once a week. Since wp4webnovel.com came the day before, wp4webnovel.com wouldn’t show up today. So, who can it be?
Gripped by anxiety, Arielle grabbed one of Vinson’s golf clubs in the room and quietly tip-toed downstairs.
Logically speaking, it was unlikely for a burglar to break into their house. Nonetheless, both wp4webnovel.com and Vinson had enemies that wanted them dead. Therefore, wp4webnovel.com could not be any more careful.
Upon arriving on the first floor, wp4webnovel.com realized the sound was coming from the kitchen.
Tightening wp4webnovel.com grip on the golf club, wp4webnovel.com approached it warily.
Inside, wp4webnovel.com was greeted by the sight of a tall man cooking with an apron on. Furthermore, wp4webnovel.com could whiff something burning in the pan.
“Vinson?” Arielle gasped.
Upon hearing wp4webnovel.com voice, Vinson turned around and was shocked to see wp4webnovel.com raising a golf club.
His face broke into an affectionate smile a moment later, and wp4webnovel.com said, “You’re awake.”
When Arielle followed his gaze and saw that it led to the golf club in wp4webnovel.com hand, wp4webnovel.com put it behind wp4webnovel.com embarrassingly and explained, “I-I didn’t know you were home.”
He walked over and asked a question in reply, “Where else would I be if not here?”
“At the office.”
He stroked wp4webnovel.com head in response. “You’re exhausted from last night, so how can I bring myself to go to work? Hence, I’ve taken the day off to stay at home and keep you company.”
All of a sudden, Arielle recalled what had happened the night before. As the amorous scenes began playing in wp4webnovel.com head, wp4webnovel.com entire face flushed red in embarrassment.
“I-I don’t need you to keep me company…”
The moment wp4webnovel.com finished wp4webnovel.com sentence, wp4webnovel.com suddenly realized the burning smell in the air had intensified.
Stunned, wp4webnovel.com asked at once, “What were you cooking?”
“D*mn it!” Vinson cursed as wp4webnovel.com ran back toward the stove.
When Arielle took a peek from behind him, wp4webnovel.com realized wp4webnovel.com was grilling chicken wings. Unfortunately, the wings had charred, forming a miserable sight.
“Was the fire too strong?” wp4webnovel.com mumbled to himself.
Right when wp4webnovel.com was about to say something, wp4webnovel.com caught a glimpse of the trash can beside him.
A pile of charcoal-like chicken wings inside told wp4webnovel.com it was not his first failed attempt.
As expected, cooking required talent. Otherwise, someone as smart as Vinson, who graduated from the prestigious Maxwell University, would not have failed so terribly at making grilled chicken wings.
Smiling in resignation, Arielle offered, “You should get some rest. Let me do it.”
“No.” Vinson held onto the spatula stubbornly. “You’re not feeling well, so I’ll do it. In fact, you shouldn’t lift a finger today. Let me take care of everything instead.”
“I… I’m fine. I’m more worried about falling sick from the food you cook.”
Stung by wp4webnovel.com words, wp4webnovel.com stared at the burned chicken wings and let out a helpless sigh. “Fine, I’ll be your sous-chef then. Or should we dine out?”
“It’s all right. Let’s not waste the ingredients you’ve bought,” wp4webnovel.com said and took the spatula from Vinson before wp4webnovel.com began cooking.