Chapter 833

Bella took Arnold out to lunch at the dining hall. Meanwhile, Asher headed back to his room and locked the door behind him. Asher went to the study and sat at his desk. The perpetual smile on his face slowly stiffened, and his fingers worked to loosen his tie and unbutton his collar. With each button undone, he felt a little more at ease. A silver cross dangled out of his shirt, shining with a dim light. As Asher closed his eyes and took a deep breath, his mind wandered away from Arnold’s face, and another person’s image flashed before him. … At the restaurant, Bella had whipped up a spread of delicious dishes for Arnold. Although it had been a long time since she had cooked, her skills hadn’t dulled one bit. In fact, her cooking skills were so exquisite that even the family’s chef wanted to learn a few tricks from her. Arnold’s stomach rumbled as he eyed the mouth-watering spread on the table. “It’s just some simple food, Dr. Larson. Please give it a taste,” Bella encouraged,