64: Choose To Stay

Vivienne leaned back, letting herself relax into the moment. There was nothing for her to do—no online meetings, no rush to complete the designs, just the simple pleasure of watching him take charge. It was odd for her, someone so used to doing everything herself, to just sit back and observe. Yet, there was something comforting about it, too. Noah moved with quiet confidence, as if he had done this a thousand times before. Every action, from cracking eggs to whisking them into a perfect scramble, was done with ease.

As the smell of pancakes and bacon filled the air, Vivienne found herself mesmerized by his presence. He wasn’t just handsome in a rugged, casual way; he was thoughtful, attentive, and surprisingly skilled in the kitchen. She hadn’t expected this side of him, but it only made her admire him more.

"How are you so good at this?" she asked, genuinely curious. "I thought you were all about video games and work."

Noah turned off the stove and plated the food with a flourish. "