Chapter 1172:

Elyse was confused. “But I need to cook tomorrow, don’t I?”

Garret replied, “I’ll be cooking.”

Elyse was taken aback. “You can cook?”

Garret nodded. “I didn’t think so at first, but since meeting you, I’ve realized my cooking isn’t too bad.”

Elyse gave a dry chuckle and ended their conversation.

After dinner, Elyse offered to clean up and went to the kitchen to wash the dishes. Garret returned to his study, while Louise quietly went to the kitchen to talk to Elyse.

Seeing Louise, Elyse felt a headache coming on. She sensed Louise wanted to talk about Garret again. Louise, chewing on an apple, kept eyeing Elyse. Unable to bear it any longer, Elyse broke the silence. “Just say what you need to say.”

Louise paused, then asked, “Since Garret is going to start cooking, what are your thoughts on him now?” The question overwhelmed Elyse.

After a brief silence, she answered honestly, “I think it’s wonderful. At least I won’t be stuck eating my cooking every day.”

Louise looked unhappy, frowning as she insisted, “That’s not the answer I was looking for. Take it seriously. Think about it and then respond.”

Elyse was frustrated. “Why not just tell me what you want to hear, and I’ll say it?”

Louise sneered, “I’m not that type of person. Stop avoiding the question and answer it.”

“Alright, let me think about it.” Elyse finished washing the dishes, dried her hands, and turned to ask, “Why are you behaving so strangely today, bombarding me with questions about Garret? It makes me wonder if you’re the one interested in him.”

Elyse hoped this would deter Louise. It was a difficult question to answer. But to her astonishment, Louise didn’t deny it. She confessed openly.

“You’re right, I do have feelings for him, but it’s not allowed. And I don’t want anyone to notice.”

Elyse was shocked, pointing at herself in disbelief. “I’ve figured it out. You have feelings for Garret. You… You’re not planning on doing anything to me, are you?” Elyse’s voice trembled.

Louise rolled her eyes. “Even if you tell others about me and Garret, do you have any proof? With just a snap of my fingers, I could make you disappear completely. So I’m not worried about any tricks you might pull.”

Elyse smiled faintly. “I’d rather not know any of your secrets. If possible, I’d prefer to remain unaware.”

“No chance. As my friend, you have to share my burdens,” Louise said sternly.

“Burdens? How stressed can you be?” Elyse asked, puzzled. . . .