Chapter 143: THE ENIGMATIC BRACELET

“Come and try it,” Xina urged, her smile radiating warmth as she offered a spoonful of pudding to Canan. Despite her bright demeanor, Canan’s expression remained stoic, a frown etched deeply into his features. “Don’t be shy. You’ll love it. It’s not that bad,” she coaxed him playfully, hoping to melt his resistance. Xina had recently taken a break from her job, using her parents’ funeral as an excuse, even though they were very much alive. The one-week reprieve was a necessary escape from the office, but it also left her with time to experiment in the kitchen. Given that Canan had a known penchant for sweets, she saw it as an opportunity to test her culinary skills on him. “Just try it,” Xina persisted, as she fed Gary a spoonful of the pudding she had made. “How is it?” she asked him, eyes twinkling with anticipation. “Delicious, right?” Gary, relishing the sweet treat, nodded approvingly, though Canan looked as if he were