Chapter 41

Lorraine stared in disbelief. "A local market? Why this place?" Was Justin expecting her to cook? She didn't know the first thing about cooking. She'd grown up eating Lucy's meals and had never stepped foot in a kitchen. In her past life, she'd tried once or twice, but her attempts had been so disastrous that she'd given up entirely. "Just pay for it," Justin said casually, guiding her through the bustling market with practiced ease. There were fresh crab and shrimp on ice, and bunches of crisp leafy greens still damp from the morning mist. Lorraine followed behind, handing over money. By the time they were done, both of Justin's hands were full. He even picked up a few extra seasonings before they finally headed home. Judging by how much he'd bought, it was obvious he expected her to cook. Lorraine trailed after him, nerves creeping in. After hesitating for a moment, she worked up the courage and lightly tugged at the corner of his jacket. "I… I can't cook." Just the smell of