Chapter 1079

I couldn't believe Jonah had brought me here to sneak a taste. How embarrassing. Many guests were waiting for lunch to be served, yet here I was, stealing soup when I didn't have to. With Marie's affection toward me, she would've instantly arranged food for me if I told her I was hungry. It wouldn't be a big deal if she saw me and Jonah sneaking around the kitchen, but I couldn't be sure if others had seen us… Especially Craig, who was so cautious and hostile toward me. Amid my overthinking, I felt a hand landing gently on my shoulder. Then a low, magnetic voice whispered softly by my ear, "Ria…" My heart almost jumped to my throat, and my mind went blank. Out of instinct, I blurted out, "We're not stealing food; we just heard the kitchen is big and beautiful, so we came to look!" I turned around frantically, only to meet a handsome face, and immediately realized my slip-up. I had assumed it was Craig, but the man standing before me was a total stranger. He was around 40 years ol