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Chapter 16

Author: Lilita Dorset
Cheryl blinked in surprise. If she remembered correctly, Allen had not attended the town's Autumn Festival tonight, but had spent the evening enjoying time with his family, who had traveled from afar.

Allen seemed to sense her thoughts. He smiled and handed her a gift.

"My parents are here for a short trip," he said. "They came to see me, and after dinner, they headed back to their villa."

Cheryl understood immediately and quickly invited him inside.

Allen's eyes fell on the remaining cake on the table.

"You had this for dinner?" he asked, a little surprised.

She hesitated, then nodded. Before she could explain that she wasn't hungry, her stomach rumbled audibly. Her face turned a shade of pink as she quickly covered her belly.

Allen sighed. "If I hadn't come, what would have happened to your stomach tonight?"

He was no stranger to her home and knew the layout well. Without a word, he moved to the kitchen, opening the fridge as he glanced back at her.

"Pasta, does tha
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