Chapter 212

Zoey could only stare blankly at the table and utensils for a long time. Perhaps it was because she didn't know what to say to Laurence. Only silence remained.

Laurence brought her a glass of fresh juice. It was sweet and refreshing. She felt full after half a glass, but she was still craving something, so she looked up and asked Laurence, "Do we have instant noodles at home?"

She'd secretly stashed some in the utility room since he thought it was junk food. There might not be any in the old house. She wondered if the servants had kept any for emergencies. Laurence glanced at her silently.

Zoey admitted, "I’m craving instant noodles."

Laurence had always avoided such foods since he was a child. After some thought, he answered, "I don’t think there is any."

Zoey found the loophole in his words and asked, "You don’t think?"

Laurence clarified, "It means I’m uncertain."

Laurence pinched her cheeks.

"Because my mom would sometimes crave this unhealthy food too."

Zoey was surprised. Mrs. S