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23. So much like your father

Author: Rever
last update Last Updated: 2023-10-24 03:32:47

That morning, as Jada gracefully moved around the kitchen, her nimble fingers danced across the cutting board, skillfully chopping vegetables with precision.

The tantalizing aroma of herbs and spices filled the air, mingling with the soft melody of sizzling pans. The maids, her eyes wide with awe, observed Jada's every move, captivated by how quickly she had learned.

Then the maids caught Chase's figure from the corner of their eyes, and they were about to greet him, but he put his fingers to his mouth, nudging his head for them to leave him alone.

They immediately understood his warning and left the kitchen in haste, beaming at each other, silently gossiping with their eyes.

So deep into her cooking, Jada didn't notice the empty kitchen, and she jumped, screaming when Chase wrapped his arms around her waist.

As Chase's arms tightened around her, Jada's heart raced, his touch sending a flurry of butterflies fluttering in her stomach. She turned around, her eyes meeting his, an
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