CHAPTER 203: DECEPTION AND DESIRE

Samantha got home that evening and was struck by an epiphany. Jake's car was in the garage, suggesting that he was home. *Jake is home this early? Interesting!* she thought. She made her way into the main house and was immediately met with the savory smell of food. The different flavors she perceived told her they were from different meals. She hurriedly moved towards the kitchen to investigate the cause of the pungent smell. She was astonished at the mouth-watering meals before her. The maids had made different kinds of meals, and she started wondering if a party or something was going on. Instead of asking them why they made so much, she decided to ease the stress of the day by gorging herself with the delicacies. The staircase seemed a lot faster to climb as she made her way into her room in no time. She changed into something more comfortable, washed her hands, and was soon at the dinner table where she met Jake. "Hey, it's surprising to see you home this early," she stated as