Severing Ties

Cecelia had written down the recipes to make sure she wouldn't forget them.

But a few days ago, she threw them away, and Nadine picked them up.

"How is it? Is it tasty?"

Penny was confident in her cooking. She believed it wouldn't be worse than Cecelia's.

She thought she had Desmond's tastes covered. But he put down his fork and said coldly, "Take your food and get out."

Penny froze. "Mr. Croft, i