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“ Nope , ” Owen said , ushering her out with a playful grin . “ You pick things up way too fast . If you learn to cook , I’ll be no use to you . ”
Despite her genuine eagerness to help , Aria was still playfully ushered out of the kitchen .
Half an hour later , Lily and Pearl came over .
Lily , already used to it , said to Pearl , “ Just make yourself at home . The more comfortable you are , the happier Owen will be . ”
Pearl whispered , “ Actually , I think it’d be much more convenient if Owen just moved in with Aria .”
Lily nodded in agreement . “ Or Aria could just move in here . That way , we can keep each other company and stop being third wheels to them . ”
Aria tapped the table . “ You two , I heard every word .”
Lily grinned sheepishly and said , “ Aria , you could always pretend you didn’t hear that .”
“ Not even a little bit , ” Aria grinned .
Owen set down the last dish . “ Dinner’s ready ! ” he called .
Pearl took a bite of the food and beamed with genuine admiration . “ Owen , your cooking is amazing ! ”
Lily chimed in , “ This is literally the best meal we’ve ever had ! ”
Owen’s eyes sparkled with warmth . “ Just tell me what you want to eat , and I’ll make it for you .”
“ Thanks , Owen ! ”
Lily thought for a moment and said , “ Aria , when Pearl’s summer break starts , let’s go on another trip ! ”
“ Sounds good , ” Aria nodded .
Owen’s brow lifted slightly . “ Going abroad ? ”
Aria replied , “ Not yet . Let’s explore locally first . ”
Owen grinned , “ Once you’ve set the dates , count me in . ”
“ Don’t you have work to do ? ” Aria teased .
Owen smiled . “ I can take time off , no big deal . ”
He just took time off to go with them – Aria suddenly thought he was like some decadent emperor , skipping court to indulge himself .
Aria was staring at Owen so openly that he immediately noticed . Looking up , he asked , “ What’s on your mind ? ”
“ Nothing much . Let’s eat , ” Aria said casually .
Owen wasn’t buying it .
After dinner , Lily went to her room to help Pearl with her studies . As Aria was about to leave , Owen grabbed her wrist and asked . “ That look you gave me when I mentioned taking time off – what were you thinking then ? ”
Aria laughed . “ Why are you so hung up on this ? ”
“ It’s the first time I’ve seen you look at me like that – so curious . Come on , since I cook for you , can’t you satisfy my curiosity just this once ?
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Owen asked in a coaxing tone , “ Deal ? ”
With Lily and Pearl out of earshot , Owen dropped all pretense of restraint . His voice unconsciously softened , laced with a honeyed sweetness
Aria’s ears perked up slightly . “ That eager to know ? ” she teased .
Owen responded with a flat “ Mm , ” her tone devoid of warmth .
Aria grinned mischievously and teased , “ Then act cute for me . Let me hear it .”
Owen flinched , his voice snapping back to normal . Gone was the earlier softness . “ I can’t do that . ”
Aria turned to leave , teasing , “ Well then , I’m not telling you .”
Owen grabbed her hand and grinned , “ If I act cute , will you tell me then ? ”
Aria nodded with a grin . “ Yep .”
Owen pressed his lips together , cleared his throat awkwardly , pouted , then forced out in a baby voice , “ Please ? ”
Aria couldn’t help but burst out laughing .
Owen’s face visibly flushed . He quickly composed himself , then gently scratched her palm with his fingertips . “ Your turn . ”
Aria grinned and confessed , “ Honestly , I was thinking you’re like some decadent emperor – so busy indulging in pleasure that you don’t even bother showing up for business . ”
Owen gave a gentle tug , pulling Aria a step closer and said with a teasing glint in his eyes , “ You’ve got it backwards . You should be the queen , and I’m your loyal admirer . ”
Aria couldn’t help but laugh . “ How come I never realized you had such a funny side before ? ”
The first time Aria met Owen was at Seacrest Law Firm . Back then , she thought he was a serious and proper man – the very embodiment of an upstanding lawyer .
Then , she realized she’d completely misjudged him .
Owen wrapped his arms around her waist , continuing their playful banter . “ So , my queen , will you be staying with me tonight ? ”
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