He glanced down and reminded himself to hold back a little longer.

When he heard the bathroom door close, he returned to the kitchen to finish what he had left undone. Cooking was one of the few things he truly enjoyed. There was a sense of reassurance in preparing food with his own hands, especially when Aurora loved eating the dishes he made–it filled him with quiet contentment. Only then did he feel as though he truly occupied both her body and her heart, until she became accustomed to his presence.

When Aurora came out of the bathroom, she found the table already set, every dish laid out neatly. He had taken off his apron and even served her a plate of pasta.

“All done? Come eat.”

Aurora sat beside him. Ever since her month in the hospital, he had become even more attentive, caring for her in every possible way. Whatever she did, he seemed to keep her within his sight, as though only then could he feel secure. At first, Aurora found this side of Lucas a little hard to adjust to. But later she realized all he wanted was a sense of safety. If that was the case, then giving it to him wasn’t difficult. Sometimes the smallest gestures were enough to satisfy them both–why not? Watching him bustle about for her sake, Aurora also felt a deep sense of contentment.

“By the way, this client you’re meeting tomorrow–does it have something to do with a new project?” Lucas asked suddenly.

The question caught her off guard. “Since when did you become interested in my company’s affairs?”

Lucas gave a quiet laugh. “It’s not your company I’m interested in–it’s you. As long as it’s about you, I’m always happy to hear it.”

At his words, a faint blush crept over the tips of Aurora’s ears. She hadn’t expected Lucas to suddenly seem as if a switch had been flipped. He’d never been this smooth with words before. Aurora’s gaze wavered, a hint of shyness rising in her heart.

“I was planning to talk to you about that project anyway.” Her face showed a trace of weariness.

Chapter 1103

“It’s the land in the south of the city. That project was already discussed with Joseph during the time I was in a coma. So, if I step in now, it’ll take more time and energy. It won’t be easy to sort out.”

Hearing this, Lucas understood immediately.

“So tomorrow you’re meeting with the partner on this project, right?”

Aurora nodded, hesitation flickering across her face. “I don’t even know if it’ll work out. After all, this person already had an agreement with Joseph. But I don’t care. I just can’t stand Joseph anymore.” Her lips pouted slightly, giving her an unexpectedly girlish charm.

Lucas’s gaze flickered, his Adam’s apple shifting as he swallowed. It was rare for him to see Aurora like this. Since her recovery, they had barely had time together. She was always tied up with company matters or busy pursuing new projects. That was why their chances to meet had been few and far between. And precisely for that reason, Lucas had started cooking more often, hoping to win her over through her stomach.

Chapter 1104

“It’s the land in the south of the city. That project was already discussed with Joseph during the time I was in a coma. So, if I step in now, it’ll take more time and energy. It won’t be easy to sort out."

Hearing this, Lucas understood immediately.

“So tomorrow you’re meeting with the partner on this project, right?”

Aurora nodded, hesitation flickering across her face. “I don’t even know if it’ll work out. After all, this person already had an agreement with Joseph. But I don’t care. I just can’t stand Joseph anymore.” Her lips pouted slightly, giving her an unexpectedly girlish charm.

Lucas’s gaze flickered, his Adam’s apple shifting as he swallowed. It was rare for him to see Aurora like this. Since her recovery, they had barely had time together. She was always tied up with company matters or busy pursuing new projects. That was why their chances to meet had been few and far between. And precisely for that reason, Lucas had started cooking more often, hoping to win her over through her stomach.