Chapter 190: Vanessa's Plan

Vanessa paced her living room, her mind buzzing with ideas. She needed to make Ethan see her in a new light, to show him that she was more than just a friend. Vanessa's heart raced with anticipation as she paced back and forth in her cozy living room. The scent of fresh flowers lingered in the air, mingling with the warmth of afternoon sunlight streaming in through the windows. She knew that today was the day – the day she would finally make her move and show Ethan just how much he meant to her. With a resolute nod, Vanessa headed to her kitchen, her heart pounding with nervous excitement. Cooking had always been her way of expressing love and care, and she hoped that by preparing a special meal, she might be able to weave her way into Ethan’s heart. That was one trick she had up her sleeve against Natalie. She knew how to cook while Natalie was bad at cooking. As she rummaged through her pantry, Vanessa's thoughts drifted back to the first time she had met Ethan. He had be