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Part 32: The Chocolate Lava Cake

Autor: Mus Story
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The timer on the oven chimed, a soft, polite sound that echoed in the vast, silent kitchen. Avery’s heart leaped into her throat. With oven mitts on, she carefully pulled out the tray of small ramekins. The tops were perfectly set, the edges slightly puffed. She gently poked one with her finger. It felt right.

Her secret baking session with Sarah the night before had been a chaotic, flour-dusted affair. The first batch had been a disaster, soupy and undercooked. The second was overbaked, turning the molten center into a solid, disappointing sponge.

Avery had been ready to give up, but Sarah, fueled by a mischievous determination, had coached her through a third and final attempt. This time, it seemed, they had succeeded.

Now came the real test.

Dinner that evening was a quiet affair. Ashton seemed preoccupied, his mind clearly on business matters, while Avery was a bundle of nerves, barely touching her food. As the maids cleared the main course, Sarah gave Avery a subtle, encouraging
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