Chapter 56

Natalie opened the container carefully, filling the office with a delightful aroma. The wooden box was divided into eight compartments, each containing a different snack she'd made herself.

Taking out a honey-glazed pastry, she said, "Josh, I made this just for you. I remember you used to love this."

Glancing at the pastry in Natalie's hand, Joshua frowned without realizing it.

He hadn't touched anything sweet since the day she secretly left the country.

Back then, Natalie loved sweets and would drag him everywhere to try various desserts, forcing him to get used to sugary foods.

However, ever since she disappeared, he found them nauseating instead.

The same feeling of queasiness was churning inside him now.

Glancing at the pastry and Natalie's smile, Joshua hesitated but eventually gave in. "Okay."

He accepted the pastry and brought it closer to his mouth.

But before he even took a bite, his nostrils were already assaulted by the sickeningly sweet scent, and he pulled aw