After lunch, they went about the remaining day like nothing had happened at all….when they got back home, they both went to their various rooms without uttering a word to each other….Sebastian descended the stairs, the weight of the day pressing on his shoulders. As he entered the kitchen, the rich aroma of sautéed garlic and fresh herbs enveloped him. There, standing at the stove, was Kate, dressed in snug bum shorts and a cropped top, her hair casually pulled back. She moved with a fluid grace, the warm light catching the curve of her smile as she hummed softly to herself.His heart skipped a beat, but a flash of memory intruded—Susan, in a similar outfit, her laughter filling the kitchen as she prepared dinner with the same enthusiasm. The thought slipped away quickly, but not without leaving a shadow.“Hey,” he said, taking a seat on the island. He watched her for a moment, the way she stirred the pan, but his smile didn’t quite reach his eyes.“Surprise! Thought I’d cook tonight
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