Chapter 1633

Avery had been thinking about this meal since last night and wanted to show off her efforts. Just after refusing Mason's help, she tossed some minced garlic into the hot oil. The oil, mixed with residual water, started splattering unexpectedly, spraying onto her hand and forehead. Startled, Avery yelped and jumped back in fright. This was her first time cooking. She had never expected the oil to splatter. It hurt more than she had imagined. Mason quickly grabbed a glass lid and covered the pan, then took Avery's hand. "Did it burn you?" Avery, too shocked to be polite, showed him her hand. "Yes, my hand is burnt, and my neck and face got splashed too." "Let me see," Mason said, examining the red spots on her hand and face. Mason couldn't help but feel his heart ache. He pulled her over to the sink and ran cool water over her hand. Then, he had her lower her head to splash her face as well. Both of them were novices in the kitchen, making their attempts to help clumsy. After a