Chapter 59

With that, Mackenzie stood up, her face devoid of expression. Emmanuel instantly leaped to his feet and raced to guard his plate of pasta. The pasta looked really delicious, and the plating was perfect. Every noodle was cooked to perfection, and the accompanying sauces and garnishes were artistically arranged on the plate. Emmanuel found himself silently admiring her for her thoughtfulness. If he had been the one responsible for preparing the pasta, he doubted he would have taken the extra...