Chapter 1036

Marie was truly thoughtful, considerate, and caring toward me. I had only casually mentioned that my hands get cold in the winter, yet she arranged for someone to prepare a herbal bath and even specially provided food to nourish me. Her kindness moved me but also made me feel a bit guilty. "Nance, don't just stare at it. Eat up," she said, bringing me a bowl of steaming bouillabaisse. "It's freshly made. Try it." She held the spoon and brought it to my lips to feed me. I froze for a moment, looking at her. Her actions were natural, and she smiled gently. "Open your mouth. Ah..." Without thinking, I obeyed and took a spoonful of soup. It felt so intimate—our relationship was growing closer, yet I found myself immersed in these moments, enjoying every second spent with her. "Good girl. How does it taste?" After I drank the soup, Marie's smile grew even brighter, and her eyes gleamed with anticipation for my feedback. "It's delicious. It tastes even better when you feed me," I said