Everyone was still there, and he said it out loud right in front of Larissa.
Charity held her breath for a moment. Then, when she sensed Larissa’s weird gaze, she felt her face flush red.
‘Was that man crazy?’
Larissa chuckled in secret. “It’s almost dark outside. Would you like to stay for dinner, Mr. Jewell? What do you like to eat? I’m cooking today.”
“You must be a really good cook.” Chester immediately flattered her. “When I was hospitalized, the soup you made was delicious. I’ve never had such a good chicken soup before.”
“I used the chicken I brought from my hometown.” Larissa stood up and said, “There’s still half a chicken left in the house. I can make it for you tonight since you like it.”
“Mom, what are you doing? He lives right next door. He can go back if he wants to eat.”
Charity could not stand Chester’s flattery.
She was aware of what he was trying to achieve by suddenly moving into the house next to hers without notice and saying that his heart was taken.
Chester blinked pitifully. “Forget it, Aunt Larissa. I’ll go back and eat on my own.”
“What meaning is there in eating alone?” Larissa had always thought that Chester’s parents were outrageous. Hence, upon finding out that he was still eating alone after becoming disabled, she sympathized with him. “Since you brought bread over today, I can cook some chicken soup with croutons.”
“Chicken soup with croutons?” Chester’s handsome face was filled with anticipation and surprise. “I’ve never had it before.”
“I shall let you try it tonight.”
Larissa rolled her sleeves up to begin her cooking preparations. “Eliza, please entertain our guest. Mr. Jewell is your lifesaver.”
“Aunt Larissa, you don’t have to keep calling me Mr. Jewell. Just call me Chet,” Chester said with a smile.
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