Chapter 82

Zane worked quickly, and in no time, he washed the dishes and cleaned the kitchen. He dried his hands and walked out of the kitchen. I couldn't help but ask, "How are you so good at cooking? Did you go for lessons?" He glanced at me and replied nonchalantly, "I was often hungry as a child. Over time, I learned to cook." Though he spoke so casually, a pang of sadness shot through me. I remembered his parents had divorced early on. His father remarried, and his stepmother had a son, Isaac, who was favored in the Hodgeson family. Zane, on the other hand, was left to fend for himself and was known for his bad behavior and rebelliousness. Due to these rumors, I had always disliked him. After the events post-graduation, my prejudice only grew stronger. However, it seemed he wasn't as despicable as people claimed. Although sometimes he crossed the line, I genuinely felt sorry for him at that moment. I gave him a comforting smile and said, "You're impressive. As for me, I just wait fo