Chapter 44

Hearing the sound at the door, Leander stepped out from the kitchen. When he saw Vanessa walk in, he casually took off the apron tied around his waist and tossed it aside. Without hesitation, he pulled her into his arms and landed a deep, lingering kiss on her. "My sweet girl had a long day, huh? I cooked something delicious for us-let's eat together," Leander said, holding her hand and guiding her to the dining area. Just as he promised, the table was neatly set with four veggie dishes and a soup, all looking and smelling amazing. Back in her past life, Freya had a body that gained weight super easily-even drinking water made her feel bloated. She always ate small portions and avoided meat. Now, even though Vanessa didn't have to worry about her figure anymore, years of habit weren't easy to shake. Naturally, she still preferred plant-based food. And surprisingly, after being with Leander for just a short time, he'd already picked up on this. Every single dish on that table was vegeta