William forced himself

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The lingering flavor of the cake was too strong for William to handle, so he spit it out and immediately rinsed his mouth.

"Unpleasant!!" He grumbled.

“You shouldn't make yourself consume it!" Danielle spoke with an embarrassed expression as she placed the cover on the cakes that might be eaten later.

"For grandfather's sake,"

William complained, turning around to leave the kitchen, but his steps came to a standstill at the door as he turned around, resuming, "If my grandfather gives you hope in me, squash it. He is elderly, but not everything about an elderly person can be received with open arms."

Danielle smiled as she turned around and said, "This is not worth your time, and I know what steps I need to take. This is not the first time he has instructed me to approach you." Her hands gripped the edge of the sink counter as she exhaled with a smile since she was relaxed knowing that William understood she was staying here not of her own volition, but because his grandfathe