She Was the Treasure All Along novel Chapter 243

Lucian happened to be lifting a slice of perfectly cooked beef from the fondue pot, holding it to Loyce's lips. "Try this."

Loyce opened her mouth and took the bite, nodding in approval. "This broth is incredible."

Lucian chuckled softly. "Go sit at the table. I'll bring it over."

Seeing the two of them sharing a cozy meal, with Lucian even doing the cooking, was a sight Cyrilla had never witnessed. The tall, handsome man had always maintained a stern, paternal distance with her, never showing such warmth. It was as if he were a completely different person.

Cyrilla took a step back, inadvertently bumping a vase on a nearby stool. She scrambled to steady it, but the clatter was enough to make the two sharp-eared people in the kitchen turn in her direction.

"Who's there?" Lucian called out.

Looking down at her thin nightgown, Cyrilla flushed. She wouldn't have minded Lucian seeing her like this, but with Loyce present, she felt a surge of mortification. Covering her chest, she stammered, "It's me, Cyrilla. I was just getting some water. I'm heading back to bed, Lucian."

By the time Lucian emerged from the kitchen, all he saw was the hem of a white nightgown disappearing around the corner. He didn't think much of it and returned to his meal.

As dawn began to break, their late-night fondue came to an end.

"You should get some sleep in the guest room upstairs," Lucian suggested.

Loyce nodded, stifling a sleepy yawn before heading to the guest room.

Lucian, however, had other matters to attend to for the Shapiro Group and left the house shortly after eating.

Loyce slept until noon, waking up just in time for lunch with the Shapiro family. Zeke was also out today, leaving only Saphira, Cyrilla, and Loyce at the dining table.

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