Chapter 58

Sophia frowned slightly. After a long pause, she finally spoke. "You've just been discharged from the hospital. You really should be more careful with your diet, or you'll end up back there again." I didn't reply, and the dining room fell into an awkward silence. After a moment, Edison broke the tension. "Joshua, I've always heard from Sophia that you're a great cook. I was wondering if, during my stay here, I might have the chance to try one of your meals?" "I'm busy and don't have time to cook. If you're bored and want to show off, buy your own ingredients and use the kitchen however you like," I replied curtly, not pausing in my eating. Edison's eyes turned red as he gazed at me sorrowfully. "Joshua, do you not like me?" "Yes, I don't like you at all," I said coldly, without a second thought. Tears welled up in his eyes, and one slid down his cheek. "Sophia, I'm sorry. My presence is clearly upsetting him. I'll leave right now." Sophia frowned and grabbed Edison's hand. She t