Chapter 2159

The living room was empty, but Josh Batton and Annabeth Cates could hear the sound of chopping of meat coming from the kitchen.

They could also hear Bobby Cates and Peggy Howards laughing.

It felt very warm in the house. Coupled with the vibrant noises, the two of them felt extremely at ease.

They placed everything they bought by the main door before washing their hands in the bathroom.

Then, they entered the kitchen together to find Annabeth's parents chatting as her father chopped meat with two knives while Peggy diced onions.

It was a heart-warming scene.

The pot next to them was already boiling, with steam rising from it to fill the room and making it seem a little smokey.

Peggy immediately smiled when she saw them enter. “Why did you two come in? We’re fine on our own.”

Smiling, Josh walked to stand in between Peggy and Bobby. “What are you cooking? Let me help.”

He reached for one of the knives, intending to start helping, but Bobby leaned slightly sideways to block his