Chapter 184: A face from the Past

As the group returned to their accommodations, the anticipation for the upcoming cooking segment hung thick in the air. With limited space in the kitchen, Joe suggested dividing tasks based on each person's skillset to maximize efficiency. Mariana and Simon, acknowledging their lack of culinary expertise, volunteered for the simpler tasks of washing and chopping vegetables. Freda's eyes lit up with enthusiasm as she expressed her love for stir-frying, prompting Joe to pair her with Mark, who nodded in agreement, eager to contribute in any way he could. Taking charge of the soup and cold dishes, Joe outlined his plan while offering assistance to others as needed. In the courtyard, Mariana, Simon, and Jean gathered around a makeshift workstation, armed with buckets of water and a pile of fresh produce. As they scrubbed and rinsed vegetables, Jean couldn't resist indulging in a bit of light-hearted gossip. "So, Simon," she began with a mischievous glint in her eye, "remember that time