Chapter 126

When she noticed that his gaze was locked on Noelle and his expression was grim, her brows drew together. Xyla smiled and said gently, "You should try this, Quint. The pancakes here are really good!"

Her doe eyes crinkled in a smile as she used the communal cutlery to place a pancake on his plate.

A faint smile graced Quentin's lips as he picked up the pancake and took a bite. Then, he said, "It's quite good."

Xyla chuckled. "Of course! The chefs here come from a long line of chefs who served the king!"

"I see…"

As she withdrew her hand, she accidentally knocked over the glass of milk beside her, spilling hot milk onto her tender wrist. Quentin hurriedly grabbed a napkin, stood up, and reached across the table to hold her arm and wipe it off. "Be careful!"

When Noelle noticed the concern and affection in his eyes, her heart twisted in agony. All of a sudden, the delectable breakfast spread before her tasted like cardboard.

Just then, a tall figure appeared across the room. Gab