Just as the timer rang and the pies came out of the oven, golden and fragrant, the front door opened.Lucian stepped into the villa, loosening his cuffs as he walked in. He was halfway across the living room when something caught his attention. He slowed and looked toward the kitchen, then stopped completely at the doorway.Ava stood by the counter in an apron, flour faintly dusted across her wrist and sleeve. She was in the middle of a conversation with Mrs. Susu, looking more relaxed than he had seen her in days.For a moment, Lucian simply watched her. A flicker of curiosity crossed his face.“Mr. Blackwood, you’re home,” Mrs. Susu said warmly.Lucian nodded in acknowledgment, though his eyes remained on Ava. “Well,” he said slowly, a hint of amusement entering his voice, “look who we have here.”Mrs. Susu smiled. “Ava is making meat pie for you.”Ava’s eyes widened. She immediately turned toward the older woman. “When did I say they were for him?”Mrs. Susu only laughed as she tur
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