Chapter 1530

Around 7:00 pm, Wendy put the freshly cooked dishes into the kitchen's warming cabinet. Just as she was tasting the chicken soup on the stove, Zach came through the door. He was back 20 minutes earlier than expected. With a ladle in hand, Wendy glanced over to the entryway and greeted him with a smile, "You're back." Zach saw Wendy cooking in the kitchen. He responded to her greeting, changed his shoes, and walked over. He came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her. He rested his chin on her shoulder out of habit. He kissed her cheek and said, "Smells good." Wendy turned to him with a smile and asked, "The food or me?" In the past, she would have never flirted with Hugo like this or spoke to him playfully. At her question, Zach pressed his cheek to hers and replied, "Both." He didn't let go of her as he said that. After so many years, whether he was abroad or at home, the house would be empty every time he returned home. He felt extremely happy now that he was able to co