Chapter 77

"That hurts!" Willow covered her eyes slightly when she clutched her forehead. She peeked at Theodore through her fingers, noticing how his smile had widened.

It was a rare sight to see him smiling. As far as Willow could recall, Theodore's demeanor was always icy and unreadable, except when he smiled in such a way that terrified one to the core.

Who knew Theodore would be one to tease others?

"What? Do you want to pay Linda? I can help you get in touch with her," Theodore said.

"I'm not the one who instructed her to come here and cook," Willow huffed. "Do you have any idea how awkward it was to have someone come over here without my permission with all sorts of groceries in tow?"

"I'll inform you beforehand next time."

"Next time? Please spare Linda and me, Theodore."

Linda, a Master's degree holder in Financial Economics, was reduced to a mere cook. She might not say it out loud, but she must internally hate Willow to the core because of this.

Theodore didn't respond. He held