Chapter one hundred and thirteen

Kathy found herself at a loss for words with Dominic, so she walked over to the stove and gazed at the soup bubbling away in the pot, filling the air with a thick and delightful aroma. The ingredients inside were swirling gently in the simmering water, presenting an appetizing sight from a distance.

"The soup is ready. Would you like to give it a taste?" Kathy pointed to the hot soup in the pot and asked Dominic with a smile.

Dominic chuckled, his earlier seriousness dissipating. "Am I supposed to try it now and then dramatically spit it out in the sink like you did earlier?"

Blushing, Kathy shot Dominic a playful glare. "I offered you soup as a gesture of kindness, and here you are teasing me. If you're not interested, you can pass."

The meal was served, and Kathy felt a pang of hunger. Despite her graceful appearance, her movements were noticeably quicker than usual. Dominic felt as if the spread of food on the table disappeared in the blink of an eye.

"Have you had enough to eat?"