Chapter 12

(Back to the present day)

Upon waking, Kaitlyn, feeling famished, resolves to whip up her breakfast. Her yearning? Italian spaghetti. Drawing inspiration from Heidi's recipe, the growling of her stomach serves as a gentle reminder that she's nourishing not only herself.

Kaitlyn started preparing the Italian spaghetti with a determined focus.

First, she filled a pot with water, the sound of it rushing from the faucet echoing in the kitchen. With precision, she added a pinch of salt to the water, giving it a subtle flavor boost. As the water came to a rolling boil, she reached for a bundle of spaghetti, the strands clinging together.

With a graceful twist of her wrist, she gently lowered the spaghetti into the boiling water, watching as it gradually softened. Meanwhile, the aroma of garlic filled the air as she minced it skillfully, preparing to infuse the sauce with flavor.

In a separate pan, she heated olive oil, the sizzle accompanying the fragrant release of its essence. The mince