Chapter 622

Chapter 622:
William couldn’t help but smile, clearly pleased.
However, Stella’s lips twitched. A couple? What a joke.
She sighed. William was clearly enjoying this. There was no point in arguing when he looked that smug.
She took a small step back and said flatly, “Let’s go get the vegetables.”
They strolled through the aisles for over thirty minutes before heading to the checkout.
Once home, Stella said, “I’m going to change. If you don’t want to wait, go ahead—I’ll bring the food over later.”
William replied casually, “No rush. I’ll help with the vegetables.”
She froze for a second, surprised to see him actually washing the vegetables. Then she turned and went to her room.
When she came back in more comfortable clothes, he was nearly done with the vegetables.
She tied on an apron and said, “You can sit now. I’ll handle the rest.”
She had already promised to cook again, so she had no reason to complain.
Within the hour, Stella finished setting out dinner and called from the kitchen, “Everything’s ready. Come eat.”
A wave of unfamiliar comfort washed over William. He wondered if this was what a real home felt like.
She placed the forks and knives beside the plates. When she caught him lost in thought, Stella gave a quick wave in front of his face and asked, “What’s on your mind?”
His focus snapped back. “Nothing really,” William responded, his voice low. “Just thinking dinner smells amazing tonight.”
Stella pressed her lips together, unconvinced. Her food was nothing special—just the sort of simple meals anyone could whip up. Was he laying it on thick to ensure she’d keep cooking?
Before they could dig in, the shrill ring of the doorbell cut through the moment. The sound caught William off guard. Only a handful of people even knew this address. Who could it be now?
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He pushed his chair back and crossed the floor in a few long strides. At the door, William pulled it open and found a woman in a crisp white dress facing away from him.
Nina turned at the sound of the latch and greeted him with a bright smile. “Mr. Briggs, so you live here? I thought your place was across the hall.”
That sight left William blinking in surprise. He left the door halfway open and fixed her with a small frown. “Did you need something, Miss Carter?”
Nina lifted the restaurant bags she was holding and answered, “You mentioned being busy tonight, so I figured I’d swing by just in case. Didn’t think I’d catch you home.”
Nina’s face beamed with satisfaction, as if her lucky guess had made her whole evening.
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