Chapter 1412

At first, there was a flutter of excitement that soon turned into hesitation. However, now, Ted found himself irresistibly drawn to Janine, unable to fight the urge to get closer. He thought that rather than overthinking everything and letting his emotions run wild, he should take a more proactive approach. Janine didn't notice Ted's gaze as she grabbed a pair of slippers and said, "Please sit and wait for a moment. I'll go serve dinner." Thankfully, she had made extra food, planning to save some for a quick stir-fry in the morning. The dishes she prepared were quite simple—shrimp with zucchini and garlic-sauteed greens. "I usually cook something quick when I get home from work, so don't mind me," Janine said, treating Ted like a younger brother. He felt a bit shy about the simplicity of the meal. She then pulled out two bottles of drinks from the fridge. Normally, she didn't drink much soda, but she kept some at home for kids, who liked it when they visited during the hot weat