Chapter 26: Irresistible Urges

"I'll head home now, Valeria," Ian said after finishing his Coke. "You're not in any hurry, are you? There's nothing urgent at home. You helped me out, so let me cook you something nice. Why don't you stay for dinner?" Valeria said, clearly not wanting Ian to leave. Ian couldn't figure out why Valeria was being so friendly today. "Changing a light bulb was nothing. You already gave me a Coke. You don't have to cook for me." Ian wasn't planning to stay for dinner. He had Serpentine Broth simmering...