Chapter 118: His Pleas Went Unnoticed

Benjamin arrived back at Oakleaf Estates at 12:30 PM, and he only had thirty minutes to cook. He had asked Laura to prepare the ingredients in advance, with which he managed to make several dishes. Sophia eyed the three dishes and one soup on the table, feeling it was somewhat sparse. "Laura, Benjamin came home for a meal, and the new chef made only this much?" Usually, when Benjamin came home for a meal, the chef would prepare at least six dishes, one soup, and two desserts. Today's lunch seemed a bit rushed. Hearing Sophia's question, Laura instinctively looked toward Benjamin. Benjamin didn't glance at Laura. Instead, he nonchalantly fiddled with a fork on the table. "I didn't know Mr. Taylor would be home for lunch. The new chef had something to do this afternoon and left early after making lunch." Laura replied to Sophia's query and then looked at Benjamin, "Should I have the maid make some snacks?" "No need," Benjamin spoke indifferently as if it were indeed the new chef