Chapter 29: Smells Delicious

It had been two weeks since the rainy night when Chloe and Wyatt last saw each other. During that time, Wyatt had been holed up in the lab, and his disheveled appearance made it clear that he hadn’t changed clothes in quite some time. Chloe suddenly recalled the conversation she overheard between Wyatt and the middle-aged man. It seemed like they were having trouble in the lab; otherwise, Wyatt wouldn’t look so worn out. However, Chloe didn’t ask about it. Instead, she handed him the breakfast she had prepared before hurrying off to see her professor. “I made you breakfast. After an all-nighter, you must feel awful. Eating something warm will make you feel much better,” Chloe said with a smile. In the past, Wyatt had never thought much about staying up all night, but hearing Chloe’s suggestion made it sound like a good idea. His meals had been irregular lately, and knowing Chloe’s cooking skills, he suddenly felt an urge to try the breakfast she had brought. “Thank you,” he said w