After the meal, she felt completely relaxed and content. She stood up on her own to help clean up the table.“I’ll do it…” Stephen started to say, but Stellar cut him off with firm resolve. “No way. You cooked, I’ll wash the dishes. Fair division of labor.”With that, she carried the plates into the kitchen.Stephen watched her back with interest, thinking how much they resembled an ordinary married couple.He followed her into the kitchenette, picked up an apple, washed and sliced it, then held a piece up to her lips. “Fruit after dinner. It helps with nutrient absorption.”Stellar bit into half of the apple straight from his hand, not sensing anything unusual.Stephen, without missing a beat, ate the remaining half himself and casually remarked, “Sweet.”Stellar froze. That, wait…Delayed embarrassment flushed across her cheeks. Still, since she’d already eaten it, she couldn’t say much.After cleaning up, she returned to the living room and opened her tablet, starting to review f
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