Chapter 2031

There was a still look in Roland’s eyes as he looked at Isabel. Isabel withdrew her hand and approached the sink. She turned on the faucet and doused her hand in cold water with her back facing Roland. There was a mirror in front of the sink, so she caught a brief hint of Roland’s reflection in it. While washing her hands, she subtly inspected his reflection in the mirror. She saw Roland staring at her from behind for several seconds before he went to pour the contents of the pot into a bowl. His movements were practiced and graceful. Isabel snuck another look at his face. He seemed very focused on his task and did not seem to be thinking about anything else. He probably did not think much of it when she grazed her fingers against his palms. With that, she heaved a sigh of relief. Then, she wiped her hands and walked out of the kitchen. Roland had already set the food on the table and had sat down. When he noticed Isabel stepping out of the kitchen, he asked in con