Chapter 219

Andrew decided to skip going to the office that afternoon and instead returned to Starlight Grove to continue playing chess with Raymond. In the evening, Elise, who had had a long and exhausting day, came home carrying a bag full of groceries. When she saw Andrew slacking off, her frustration immediately flared up. Ignoring Raymond's request to let them finish the game, she grabbed Andrew without a word and dragged him to the kitchen to cook dinner. … The kitchen was bustling with activity. Andrew was busy preparing some side dishes, while Elise was washing vegetables and cooking pasta. They both had their own tasks to finish. "The project I'm working on should be wrapped up in about three days. How about we go out and have some fun afterward? Ugh, these past few days have been exhausting," Elise said. Three days later would likely be Andrew's busiest time. Without even thinking, he immediately declined and said, "Isn't it too early for payday? Do you have any money?" In respons