Flash Marriage: Slow Down Mister novel Chapter 13

"Mrs. Selman, our son is getting married tomorrow. We are going to attend his wedding," Donald said kindly.

"Well, congratulations," said Clara. "How long are you gonna stay there?"

"We just want to hold a banquet in Stratmont and we'll come back tomorrow evening," Martha smiled softly. But when her eyes fell on Horace, she became worried. "But there was no servant at home. No one will prepare Mr. Kirkland's breakfast tomorrow. I have to contact someone to see who can take charge."

Clara is a bit embarrassed.

What a rich family. Even if it's just a breakfast, did they have to invite someone to come here?

"It doesn't matter," Horace opened his mouth and interrupted Clara's wild thoughts. "Clara, you can cook, can't you?"

"Ah?" Clara didn't catch on at all. She looked up to meet Horace's dark eyes. "I... I can cook."

Clara just finished her answer. Thinking of Martha's hearty breakfast this morning, she couldn't help adding two words, "A little..."

A smile played over Horace's face.

"A little is enough," he murmured.

"The meal is ready. Let's eat first."

Clara came to the dining room and was stunned when she saw the dishes on the table.

It turned out that the table was full of soup and vegetable dishes, as well as a lot of herbal food.

Although they had lived together for a short time, Clara also knew that Horace liked spicy food. Why is the food so light today?

Clara took her seat in doubt. Horace put a bowl of chicken soup in front of her and said, "Warm up."

Clara was stunned.

Was it because she caught a cold that he specially prepared the dishes for her?

Clara suddenly couldn't tell what it was like. She just felt that her cold and tired heart seemed to be immersed in warm water at once, warming up little by little.

Knowing that someone actually cared for you felt so good.

"What are you thinking?" Horace's deep and sweet voice suddenly came to her ears.

Clara just came to her sense and hurriedly replied, "Nothing."

Suddenly something occurred to her, and she added, "By the way, I'm going to eat with my father tomorrow night. No need to prepare dinner for me."

"Okay," Horace replied and paused for a moment. "I'll visit your father and your mother when I have time."

Clara froze and blurted out, "No, thanks."

Horace raised his eyebrows slightly.

Clara realized that her reaction seemed inappropriate. She was embarrassed and said, "My parents... don't get along with each other... My mother is in poor health... So..."

Horace looked at Clara who was a little flustered in front of him, and his mouth was slightly raised.

She didn't know that he had already investigated her family background.

"Really?" But he didn't uncover the truth. He just looked pale. "But when I'm free, I want to take you back to meet my family."

Clara was stunned.

This was the first time Horace mentioned his family to her.

"Visit your parents?" Clara ventured carefully.

"My parents are dead."

Clara was awkward, "I'm sorry."

"It doesn't matter," Horace's face was calm. "I'll take you to visit my grandfather and my eldest brother when I have time. It happens that my eldest brother's son is getting married recently."

Getting married?