Chapter 82

NADINE

It felt strange… but good. Being in the kitchen again.

The scent of ghee, fennel, and thickened milk clung to the air, warm and nostalgic. I flipped the last malpua onto the plate, watching it puff slightly before settling, golden brown and soft. I'd followed the TikTok recipe to the last grain of sugar. I’d even thickened the milk and sprinkled chopped pistachios and almonds on top, just l