Chapter 228

Bella sat quietly on the chair beside him, watching as Jack devoured the dinner she had brought. Seeing him enjoy the food filled her with a deep sense of satisfaction. After he finished eating, she leaned in slightly and asked, "Was it good? If you like it, I can bring you food every time we go running together." Jack paused for a moment before replying, "You don't have to go through all that trouble. I can just buy food myself." To his surprise, Bella blushed slightly. She lowered her gaze as she softly asked, "Where would you even buy it? I made this myself, you know." Jack blinked. He was surprised as he asked, "You cooked this?" She nodded, her eyes filled with warmth. "Do you like it? If you do, I can cook for you anytime." Jack hadn't expected that. Bella—the heiress of a wealthy family—had spent her entire summer break learning how to cook. And not just any dishes, but his favorite ones? What kind of feeling, what kind of motivation, could drive someone lik