Chapter 154: Dinner Together
Viviana couldn’t figure out what Leander was thinking, but she had a feeling that he needed space. She sat silently until Lionel joined for dinner.
Lionel was not his usual self. She could see that he was deeply hurt by something. She wanted to ask, but then she didn’t know if it was her place to ask. She decided to let the friends talk among themselves.
Lionel took a whiff of the cacciucco she served. She didn’t say anything. He came in unexpectedly and she didn’t think she should make excuses for cooking what Leander liked.
"Should I ask the kitchen to prepare steak for you?" Leander asked Lionel as he was staring at the plate.
"Wha-" Lionel snapped out of his reverie and immediately shook his head. "No, no... I love this dish. Reminds me of my childhood," he said. Viviana noticed a smile at the corner of his lips.
Viviana was glad that was settled without an issue. The more people like her cooking, the merrier she will be. Lionel silently ravished the dish. Viviana noticed that Leander is holding back from having seconds.
"There’s some more in the kitchen," Viviana gestured Mary to bring more. She always cooked for four as it was her habit. She cooked extra for her dad. She doesn’t know how to cook for just two.
Usually, she lets the kitchen maids share it or sometimes Maya would join too. There still will be some leftovers and they will give it to the dog Juno.
She smiled seeing the relief in Leander’s face. There are little things she noticed about Leander these days. She never would have thought that he is the type of guy who would hold back his appetite for someone else, even for his friend.
But this guy surprises her.
Guess the Kastello guy doesn’t only know to take. He can share too, if it is someone he cares for.
He’s not that bad for a Kastello.