Chapter 177: Shady Behaviours

Rose's POV: With the call ended and her meeting with David set, Rose's stomach rumbled. I reminded her that she hadn't eaten since earlier that day's hurried lunch. Food, she thought, would not only fill the hollow feeling in her belly. But it might also help to steady her nerves. She padded into the kitchen. The soft hum of the refrigerator greets her. Opening it, She scanned the shelves for something quick yet comforting. Her eyes landed on a carton of eggs. A bundle of asparagus and a few cherry tomatoes A perfect ensemble for an omelet. Rose set the ingredients on the counter. And I reached for a skillet, placing it on the stove with practiced ease. She turned the knob, The gas ignited with a satisfying click and whoosh. The blue flame flickered under the pan. Its warmth is a welcome presence in the quiet kitchen. With a chef's knife, She trimmed the woody ends off the asparagus. And I sliced the spears into bite-sized pieces. The cherry tomatoes were next. H