Chapter 86

"You're exaggerating, Cynthia. I just enjoy experimenting with food. I think it's such a joy to see someone you love enjoy eating what you've cooked. Don't you agree?" Her voice was deliberately raised, and her tone smug. Cynthia picked up on the subtle gloating but smiled faintly, unbothered. Since she had nothing to do with Zachary, she found no reason to be jealous or bothered by Janice's words. "Yes. My brother-in-law sure is lucky to have someone as exceptional and kind as you, Janice." Janice didn't expect such a response from Cynthia, and her beautiful face contorted with anger. Zachary, on the other hand, felt a chill upon hearing Cynthia's words. Brother-in-law? Hadn't she learned her lesson when he bit her lip the other night? Did she want him to be her brother-in-law so badly? "Well, I won't intrude today. I have plans today, so I've taken a half day off. Mason, be good, okay?" Cynthia turned to leave, not wanting to be in their way. Before she could leave, Zachary's