Chapter 142

Joshua stumbled drunkenly through the doorway and swapped his shoes for slippers. Passing through the dining room, he was pleasantly surprised to find two dishes covered on the table. Curious, he lifted the lids. It was Queenie's barbecue pork ribs and fish and chips, exactly as they had agreed on WhatsApp earlier that day. Despite Joshua leaving in a huff, Queenie had obediently prepared these dishes. This showed her remarkable patience and compromise. Joshua also noticed the neatly arranged cutlery on the table. Almost on autopilot, he picked them up and took a bite of the now cold pork ribs. It tasted delicious. Just the right balance of smoky sweetness, with tender meat that hadn't toughened despite cooling down. Having drunk so much at the bar without eating anything, Joshua unexpectedly felt hungry after tasting Queenie's dish. But the food had gone cold. Eating it now would surely make him uncomfortable. Just then, his stomach growled. Joshua regretted his impulsive depart