Chapter: 1534

Sean shed his suit jacket, revealing a crisp white shirt, and donned a checkered apron, declaring, “I'll help."

Norah flashed him a pleased look and welcomed his assistance.

Together, they immersed themselves in the culinary process.

Susanna leaned against the kitchen doorway, observing the warm, homey scene unfold.

Norah's movements were particularly deft as she heated the oil, the spatula in her right hand moving with the precision of a maestro.

Her cooking was seamless and skillful.

Meanwhile, Sean meticulously picked through the vegetables, discarding any inedible parts, their teamwork syncing perfectly and creating an atmosphere that felt exclusive to them.

"I remember before you two became a couple, you tried to impress each other with your cooking skills, right?" Susanna teased.

Norah paused thoughtfully. “Not exactly. I mainly cooked for myself.”

Sean stopped sorting the vegetables for a moment and looked over at Norah, who was focused on her task. He confessed and said, “Cooking is definitely part of one's charm. I was really trying to impress Norah back then."

He had hoped to catch Norah's special attention, harboring feelings that might have been deeper than he initially understood.

Susanna chuckled and gave a thumbs-up. "Sean, you really know how to capture a woman's heart."

Norah blushed slightly and playfully scolded. “Stop making fun of him."

It was clear that Sean had deeper intentions even back then. At that time, although recently divorced, Norah was confident in her appeal.

Indeed, men often noticed beautiful women.

Norah had always had an eye for handsome men, and even before her feelings for Sean developed, she found him strikingly attractive.

By evening, the duo had prepared a bountiful spread of dishes.

Norah's culinary skills could rival those of a three-star Michelin chef. Her creations were not only a feast for the eyes but also aromatic and savory. Susanna was already snapping photos to share on Instagram.

When Calvin returned home from work, the vibrant scene in the living room nearly brought him to tears. "Norah, you're finally back. Did your mom come with you?"

It had been an unusually long time since he had seen his wife, and he missed her deeply. His mention of missing his daughter seemed almost an afterthought.

Norah quirked an eyebrow and said, "I came back alone."

Noticing her father's disappointment, she quickly relayed some positive news. "Grandpa's condition has stabilized. Mom said she'll be back in a few days. Then you two can visit Grandpa together."

Calvin's spirits lifted at the thought of his wife's return.

The prospect of dealing with his father-in-law's family made him somewhat apprehensive, but he wasn't overly worried. He believed the Fraziers had already let go of the grudges they held against him after many years and wouldn't evict him from their house.