Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 314

Chapter 314 Dylan shrugged casually , clearly indifferent .

He had already tried to warn Natasha , but if she refused to listen , there was not much he could do .

It was obvious that Andrew was cutting her some slack if someone like Michael had dared to act up , they would have been slapped into submission long ago .

By the time Andrew returned to Moonlit Sanctuary , the sun was setting .

He pushed open the door to the small house on the hill and found Marvin lounging under the tree at a stone table , sipping leisurely on some liquor .

The table held not just Andrews prized bottle of aged whiskey but also a few snacks that were perfect for drinking .

Andrew walked over and smirked .

When did you start getting into the finer things in life , old man ? Marvin chuckled and raised his glass .

Sir , youre giving me too much credit .

These fancy little snacks ? Definitely not my handiwork .

He gestured toward the house with a knowing look .

Andrew frowned in confusion .

Who else would be here ? Just as he spoke , the sound of footsteps came from inside .

A familiar figure appeared in the doorway , wearing an apron and carrying a steaming pot of beef stew .

Hey , youre back ! Lauren beamed , her smile brighter than the evening sun .

Go wash your hands dinners ready .

Andrew froze for a second , surprised .

What are you doing here ? Lauren was bustling back and forth from the kitchen , carrying out a few more dishes before finally brushing a stray lock of hair behind her ear .

Dont worry about how I got here .

Just tell me am I not welcome ? She tilted her head playfully .

If you dont want me here , Ill leave right now .

Andrew chuckled .

Its not that .

I just feel bad seeing someone like you such a pampered lady -go through so much trouble cooking all this .

Lauren let out a mock huff , sitting down to scoop soup into bowls .

Thats more like it .

But honestly , it wasnt hard at all .

Ive always loved experimenting with food .

I dont cook often , but if its for someone I care about , Id happily do it every day .

Marvin laughed heartily .

Thats the kind of talk I love to hear .

Laurens eyes sparkled as she teased , Well , if it makes the richest man in town happy , Ill make sure to say it more often ! Marvin shook his head with a grin .