CHAPTER 197

Serena's curiosity was piqued. "When did you start cooking?" she asked.

Reflecting on their past interactions, Serena realized she had never seen Declan in the kitchen before. Had he acquired this skill recently?

"Why would someone like Declan suddenly decide to learn how to cook?" she wondered aloud, not realizing her internal monologue had escaped her lips.

Declan's response was curt, his voice