Chapter 231

Maybe it was because they had cleared the air a couple of days ago, but the way they communicated now felt much closer and more natural than before. Owen replied, "What's with the sudden urge to impress?" Aurora said, "To thank you for everything you've done recently. Didn't you say verbal gratitude doesn't count? What's more heartfelt than me, a five-star chef, cooking for you personally?" "There's something better." Aurora was puzzled and asked, "Oh? What's that?" Owen replied playfully, "Commit to me." Aurora read his reply and felt her cheeks heat up instantly. She instinctively raised a hand to rub her forehead, unsure how to respond. In the end, she decided it was better to leave it at that and didn't reply. Anything she said now would only give him more ammunition. At Aurora's insistence, Connie reluctantly let her take over and cook at least one dish. By the time dinner was ready, Owen had come home. The table was covered with an array of delicious dis