Chapter 726

Gerald would not gain anything from helping the Petersons. In fact, it might end up harming him instead. So, after saying what she had to say, Alexa shut her mouth awkwardly, not daring to look at him and meet his gaze. Gerald picked up his fork nonchalantly and, for some reason, picked up a burnt piece of eggplant. He proceeded to put it in his mouth. Alexa was stunned when she saw this, and her mouth dropped open in disbelief. She quickly tried to stop him as she said, "I-I accidentally burnt the eggplants by accident. I think it'd be better if you try something else." To her surprise, Gerald swallowed the burnt eggplant right in front of her. Then, he softly said, "Alexa, how is it that after all these years, every food you burn still manages to taste the same?" Naturally, he was referring to an embarrassing incident during their university days when Alexa had cooked for him. Memories she had almost forgotten surged back into her mind, stirring her emotions while leaving a