Chapter 175
Chapter 175:
A bit slow to catch his words, Selah lifted her head. “Huh p>
Brad gave a faint smile. “Oh, nothing. Don’t mind me p>
As night settled in, Rylie lent Selah a hand, and they worked together to finish up the cooking. When everything was ready, the three of them sat down to share the meal.
With her usual warmth, Selah offered a polite smile. “It’s just a simple meal — please, make yourself comfortable p>
Brad took a bite of the stewed chicken, surprised by how tender and flavorful it was — far better than anything his private chef had prepared.
Though he wasn’t known for having much of an appetite, tonight was different. He found himself reaching for seconds without hesitation. It was the first time since his illness that he’d eaten this much.
Selah let out a soft laugh. “Young people always eat well p>
Peering curiously into the soup pot, Brad offered a genuine compliment. “This is excellent. What’s your secret p>
Selah smiled warmly. “That’s thanks to Rylie. She’s got a habit of wandering into the mountains to gather herbs and such. Says they’re good for the body p>
Rylie gave a small nod, adding in her usual calm tone, “Just a few leaves that help boost immunity. Eating them often keeps you healthy p>
Watching how much Brad seemed to enjoy the meal, Selah couldn’t help but smile. Knowing the kind of man he was — and knowing he’d protect Rylie — she offered kindly, “If you ever want more, feel free to stop by HaloFlow Pharmacy. Even if Rylie’s not around, I’ll gladly cook for you p>
Before Brad could respond, Rylie cut in with a playful tone, saying, “Your cooking is amazing, but he’s got a chef waiting on him at home p>
Choosing to ignore her, Brad looked at Selah and thanked her directly. “Then I’ll gladly take you up on that offer p>
Rylie shot him a look, half surprised by how cheekily he accepted an elderly woman’s kindness as if it were nothing.
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Still, seeing Selah’s smile only deepen, Rylie let it slide without further comment. After they’d finished eating and rested for a while, Brad stood up to leave. Rylie stayed seated, her tone casual. “I’m spending the night here with Selah. You go on ahead p>
Brad gave a slight nod. “Okay then p>
After watching his car drive away, Rylie returned inside and sat at the coffee table, asking Selah, “Is there something on your mind you wanted to tell me p>
With a quiet sigh, Selah shook her head. “It’s nothing, really p>
Rylie knew better than to press. Letting out a sigh of her own, she dropped the subject.
But when morning came, the unexpected arrival of the Dury family caught her completely off guard.
After freshening up, Rylie stepped into the courtyard — only to stop short at the sight before her. Scattered across the ground were several boxes. Out of curiosity, she flipped one open. Inside lay a pile of jewelry — gaudy pieces with lackluster stones. Nothing impressive, though the lot might fetch a few hundred thousand.
By then, neighbors had already gathered near the gate, craning their necks to watch the scene unfold.