Chapter 218 - Chapter 217

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(CLAIRE)

I woke up in the middle of the night again and had the sudden urge to cry. I felt so dramatic but I've got no reason for it.

And Zhio wasn't beside me.

It was just eleven thirty-six in the evening and it seemed impossible for him to be coming to the office for an emergency work.  

I stood up and headed for the door but as usual it was guarded.

"Where's Zhio?" I asked the security.

"In the kitchen."

"What for?"

"Should I call him?"

"No please," I smiled half-heartedly, "I'll just go downstairs."

He didn't forbid me from going but he stayed right behind my footsteps.  

What was Zhio doing in the kitchen that late in the evening?

I found him dousing his apron and frustration was visible in his face.

"Are you okay?" I asked.

"You're awake again?" he looked at me.

"What are you doing in the kitchen?"

I asked once more but when I saw the steaming hot plate on the countertop, I had a little guess why.

It made me want to eat.

"Come here," he invited shyly.

"What did you cook?"

"Trash. Let's go back to our room," he took me by the arm.

"Wait!"

"I'm tired Claire so please cooperate okay?"

I know. But I'm hungry and I'm going to eat it!

"Go sleep if you want," I shrugged off his hand from my arm.

I went closer to the plate and observed what it was. Was it a fried potato dish or potatoes in coconut oil stew?

But it looked freaking good.

"You're gonna eat that?" he asked exhaustedly.

I took one limp flake.

"Of course. I'm hungry."

I chewed the delicate pieces.  

"Delicious!"

"Are you crazy?" he tried to take my plate again.

"Hey. I'm just eating right now."

"Then eat it all," he gave up and retreated upstairs.

It was oily but I really liked it.

"Who cooked this?"

I asked the chef who stood at the corner.

"Master Zhio did."

I looked back at the plate and saw how it was done crudely. Of course Zhio made it. No doubt about it.

I carried the plate upstairs and saw him go for the bathroom for a night bath.

"It's delicious I swear."

"Go to sleep after that," he answered from inside the lavatory.

"Want some?"

"Don't eat all of it!"

"And why? You want some?"

"It's oily and bad for your health."

"I'll eat these all because I want to."

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