Chapter 21

The food inside had always been warm. Grace's words from earlier in the day echoed in Scarlett's mind. By now, Leroy probably wasn't neglecting his health anymore. She had given him so much compensation, more than enough to last a lifetime. "Lettie, I brought you dinner." Cedric's voice broke through her thoughts, pulling her back to the present. As he pushed the door open, the rich aroma of freshly prepared food wafted into the room. "I knew you'd still be working overtime. No matter how busy you are, you can't ignore your health. I had them remake this just for you. See if it suits your taste," Cedric said with a warm smile. Then, he began unpacking the containers, setting them out one by one. The dishes were simple and light, mostly vegetables and flavors Scarlett liked. "Cedric, thank you. It's so late, and you still went out of your way to bring this for me," Scarlett said softly. A faint warmth flickered in her expression. At that moment, she felt a rare sense of comfort.