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2024-10-29 19:42:56Kaleela's jaw dropped when she saw what is Cecilia cooked for her. For the first time in forever, she never knew that a soup can be more intimidating than her potion.
It makes her wonders if Cecilia doing in purpose. Is she want to kill me? She asked herself. I never thought that she is still angry with me because of our previous conversation.
"I shouldn't let a noblewoman cook the dinner. Why did this soup is redder than the blazing fire? Is it even edible?"
Her reaction was different with Max and Grant who already take a seat, casually fill their bowl with that soup.
"This is kimchi-jjigae or kimchi stew. Please take a seat, Miss. We have to eat while it hot. I specially made this as a token of apologize for my rudeness before."
Kaleela know that this Duke's daughter is being sincere. But, she gulped when saw some red bubbles popped out on the soup. "I'm so disappointed to you, Gra
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