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chapter 40

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♡SHADOW IN THE DARK!♡

Leonardo Vincento.

" let it simmer a little". Leonardo said as he watched Camila impatiently, stir the food that they just put on heat.

He had surprisingly volunteered to cook dinner after noticing Camila wasn't coping too well with Nadia coaching.

"Oh". Camila let out dropping the big spoon and shutting the pot close with its cover.

"You put your mind at rest while cooking so you don't end up cooking a tasteless food". Leonardo said to Camila who had began pacing around.

It looked as if she was impatient, but deep down she was alone in the kitchen with him, she didn't want to stay idle and start exchanging awkward glances with him.

'This food is taking longer than usual. I just wish it would be faster". Camila thought in her mind as she stared through the transparent pot cover, while Leonardo chuckled lightly while watching her.

'She tends to be even more cute when she's unnecessary restless'. Leonardo thought as he grinned , stealing glances
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