Chapter 241
Any man would be touched by heating such heartfelt words from a woman.
Yet Lennon remained utterly indifferent.
His heart felt nothing, not even bothering to look back.
He didn’t hesitate and left.
Dalia watched his cold, determined back, and the last hope in her eyes faded.
After leaving the basement, Lennon told the bodyguard beside him, “Find a way to make her talk and get useful information.”
“Copy that.”
Sympathy?
Pity?
He might have felt those emotions.
But he wouldn’t show them to someone who tried to hurt Mariela.
Over a month ago, Dalia almost killed Mariela.
Those who hurt Mariela would face consequences!
Leaving the base, Lennon checked his watch. It was 10 AM.
Mariela would likely be waking up hungry.
Mariela was exhausted from last night and
slept deeply, waking up at noon.
A
The curtains were partly closed, and sunlight shone through, casting a soft golden light on the light blue blanket at the bed’s foot. Dust particles floated in the air, making the light visible.
As soon as Mariela opened her Wearing a bear pajama and with In the dining room, three dishes and two
she smelled food.
eyes
messy hair,
e got out of bed, half–awake,following the smell. plates of spaghetti were on the table.
The kitchen’s exhaust fan hummed. Mariela looked puzzled towards the kitchen. Lennon, wearing an apron, came out with
He put the cups on the table.
It was Mariela’s favorite coffee.
“Are you
hungry? Wash
two cups of coffee.“You’re awake.”
your hands and then come eat breakfast.” Lennon still had the apron on, looking very focused on cooking.
Still sleepy, Mariela glanced at him.“Why are you still here?”
He even made a meal.
Lennon removed the apron.“I thought you’d be hungry when
you
woke
up, so
I
got groceries and cooked for you.”
Mariela rubbed her eyes, her voice still soft from waking up.“So, you’re also good at cooking?”
“I only cook for you.” Lennon’s eyes showed deep tenderness.
