Panicked, Chloe quickly exited the food delivery app and began chopping vegetables.

“Almost ready! Patience is a virtue when it comes to savoring the finest cuisine!”

Joseph did not say anything and returned to the study with a cup of water. If he had not seen the burnt broccoli on the table, he might have believed her.

Chloe had to admit that food delivery apps were one of the greatest inventions of the 21st century. She transferred all the food from the takeout container onto plates and arranged them nicely. After that, she hid the containers and the bag so that Joseph would not see them.

After everything was done, she shouted, “Dinner’s ready. Come and eat!”

The two sat facing each other at the dining table. Chloe watched Joseph nervously, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she did not see his handsome face frown.

As good as food delivery apps were, the truth could not be hidden forever. She knew she had to take the time to enroll herself in some cooking classes and improve her skills.

While eating, Chloe’s mind wandered to various issues. Suddenly, she was hit by a severe twisting pain in her abdomen. The pain caused her to gasp sharply, and she clutched her stomach with both hands.

discomfort and put down his fork.

said, “It’s nothing. I’m just having a stomach ache.

stand up with the support of the table, taking

sure it’s just

it’s an

overseas business trip, she frequently experienced stomach discomfort due to high stress and the need to attend social events. Usually, the pain would go away after taking painkillers

pain. Her complexion was ashen and her brows creased as she endured the

imperceptibly, and he walked over to her. “Have you experienced

sweat beading on her forehead.

finger on her stomach and asked,

“No,” she replied.

he asked, poking

Chloe’s eyes welled up with tears.

fool. How can you not tell

too much pain to speak.

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