Sour and spicy noodles?Xavier looked puzzled, as if he'd never heard of such a thing.Inside the room, Mrs. Bennett laughed. "I knew you'd love this. When I was pregnant, I craved—"Her eyes dimmed briefly, but she continued, "—craved that sour and spicy kick."Chloe noticed the shift in Mrs. Bennett's mood but didn't pry. She sat down at the table, picked up her chopsticks, took a bite, and gave Mrs. Bennett a thumbs-up. "This is it—the perfect balance of vinegar and heat. So good!"Xavier frowned in confusion. That pungent, spicy smell—could it really taste that good?Mrs. Bennett smiled. "Then eat up."She sat down across from Chloe and asked, "I saw Xavier heading this way earlier. Did he leave already?"Outside the door, Xavier perked up at the mention of his name, unconsciously straining to hear.Inside, Chloe nodded but didn't elaborate.Mrs. Bennett pressed further, "Is the child in your belly his?"Xavier froze, his breath caught in his throat—afraid to miss her answer. But
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