Chapter 136

When Nora returned from her walk, she found the house empty and she wondered where Augustus had gone.

She wasn't tired like she used to be each time she took a walk to clear her head. She was really feeling different.

She decided to prepare a lunch of lasagna for Augustus. That was his favorite dish and she hoped it softened his bad mood. She really missed the fun Augustus she had been living with for weeks.

So, she went to the kitchen, prepared pasta and made sauce. This was going to be fun and she was glad that she was a good cook. She couldn't bear watching Augustus' mood spoil further because of her bad food.

Thirty five minutes later, she was done baking. She set the dish in a flask to keep it hot, in case Augustus returned home late.

So, Nora waited. Nora waited for hours and when Augustus returned in the evening, she stood up and welcomed him with a hug which he accepted with all gladness. He wrapped his arms around her waist and squeezed her, sighing he