CHAPTER FIFTY FIVE

Caught off guard, Stephan and Ruby exchanged sheepish glances, both realizing the awkwardness of the situation.

"Um, it's not what it looks like, Amelia," Stephan began, attempting to explain as he brushed the flour off his clothes.

Ruby nodded in agreement. "Yeah, we were just... uh, we were just playing around a few recipes," she added, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.

“Playing in the kitchen? Did you say you guys were trying out new recipes?”

Stephan and Ruby exchanged nervous glances, “Well, yes I have been taking cooking lessons from Ruby,” Stephan admitted reluctantly, his voice trailing off.

“Cooking lessons?” Amelia asked, her expression growing stern as she fixed her gaze on Stephan. “Stephan, can I speak with you for a minute?” asked firmly, her tone brooking no argument.

Stephan glanced at Ruby, a flicker of concern crossing his features, before turning back to Amelia. “Of course, Amelia. "What do you want to talk about?' he asked still forcing a composed expression