Chapter 403

"Vespera!" Gerard called out, blocking Vespera's path. His expression caught her off guard. She asked, "What's wrong?" Gerard cleared his throat and stammered, "I… I wanted to ask a favor." Vespera asked, "What is it?" Gerard answered, "I'm kind of hungry. The pasta you made earlier smelled amazing. Could you make me a plate too?" Vespera let out a soft laugh. "That's all? Sure, I'll whip something up." Gerard responded, "Awesome! Could you maybe throw in a little extra meat?" Vespera replied, "Of course, I can." Gerard stood there a moment longer, not moving. Upon seeing that, Vespera asked, "Is there anything else?" Gerard shook his head and answered, "Nope, that's all. I'll wait outside." And with that, Gerard turned and walked off. Vespera watched him go, suspicion flickering in her eyes. Had he been eavesdropping earlier? Vespera headed back to the kitchen and made another plate of pasta. When it was ready, she brought it into the living hall only to find Gerard fast a