Chapter 104: Trying To Change

The kitchen was filled with the rich smell of beef, the oil sizzling quietly on the hot pan. The shelves had new spices lined up, neatly organized. Heather was focused, carefully watching the steak as it cooked.

Over his casual clothes, he wore a white apron.

His commanding presence wasn't diminished at all by the casual outfit. Instead, it added a touch of warmth and kindness. It was a side of him Prisley had never seen before, something she couldn't even imagine.

Prisley's eyes widened in surprise as she stared at Heather like he was from another planet. "Heather? Are you... cooking steak?"

Heather turned around, a soft smile playing on his lips.

Heather said to the man on the video call, "Alright, that's it for today," and then ended the call.

"Need any help?" Prisley asked, stepping closer to the counter.

Heather waved a long finger to indicate he didn't, then turned back to what he was doing.

Prisley could only stand there waiting.

Heather finally switched off the stove, plated th