Emily was tying her hair, her gaze shifting nervously as she avoided making eye contact with Ethan.

She quickly looked away and stepped into the kitchen, trying to appear casual. “I just wanted to see if you need any help.”

She brought up a random topic, trying her best to diffuse the earlier tension.

Glancing around, she noticed that Ethan had everything neatly arranged, and judging by the ingredients, she could tell he was preparing sandwiches for ...