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Chapter 39

Author: Summer Blossom
When Edward brought Sharon home, Macie was already busy in the kitchen.

Edward walked in, stood close to Macie, and watched her roast vegetables while sneakily stealing a piece of braised beef. Their bodies were almost touching.

Sharon clenched her teeth as she watched from the doorway. She didn't know if it was just her imagination, but she thought that Edward seemed to be getting closer to Macie ever since she returned.

"May, what are you making? It smells so good!" Sharon smiled as she walked in and squeezed between them. "Seriously, Ed. How could you make her cook right after she got back? You're treating her like a maid," she added, pretending to stand up for Macie.

Macie remained indifferent. She picked up on Sharon's disguised mockery.

"It's her duty to cook," Edward replied matter-of-factly.

"I bet you don't like my cooking! Poor you. Having to eat what I made while May was in the hospital for two weeks," Sharon teased.

"Nonsense. Your cooking is fine. But now that Macie
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