Chapter 54 It's not the work that's tough, it's the life.

"When have I ever lied to you?" Tristan blurted out, suddenly feeling awkward. He'd lied to Nova more times than he could count on both hands. Nova, sitting in the passenger seat, had no idea what Tristan was thinking. Somehow, she just trusted him completely. Back home, Tristan was unusually cheerful, his face alight with excitement. "I found this super simple video on how to make pies on my phone today. Let me show off a bit and cook for you guys." Seeing his eagerness, Nova couldn't help but feel a bit worried. She shook her head gently, trying to talk him out of it, “Tristan, maybe you shouldn’t. If it goes south, you’ll end up having to clean the whole kitchen.” But Tristan dismissed her concerns with a confident wave, “Don’t worry, I can handle it.” "It's not that I don't believe you..." Nova started, thinking about how someone who had just learned to chop tomatoes couldn't possibly master a delicious pie with zero practical experience in a single day. "Let me help you."