Chapter 240 Cook For You 2
Leo couldn’t help but roll his eyes at Xavier, clearly aware of Xavier’s deliberate attempt to disrupt the positive atmosphere between him and Hera. Despite Xavier’s outwardly sincere smile and apologetic look, Leo saw through his intentions.
Leo wanted to snort at Xavier for being so good at pretending but then he remembered that he was also pretending to be pitiful in front of Hera so he could get her attention to himself.
They both wielded their expressions with such finesse that any emotion they wished to convey seemed entirely authentic. Despite Hera noticing the competitive tension resurfacing between them, each striving to outdo the other in appearing more pitiable, she opted to quietly withdraw to the kitchen. There, she allowed the two children to engage in their unspoken rivalry, focusing instead on her own tasks.
Hera chuckled softly to herself, finding the thought running through her head surprisingly pleasant and amusing. It occurred to her that with these kinds of people around her, her days wouldn’t feel as bland and monotonous. They had a way of stirring up unpredictable emotions in her, particularly Leo, which always kept her feeling intrigued and somewhat jittery.
Her emotions were a constant swirl of guilt, resentment, and occasional dislike towards the male leads, keeping her mind in perpetual motion and making her feel constantly occupied, yet her thoughts remained sharp. Uncertain whether she enjoyed this mental state, Hera couldn’t deny its ability to surprise her with unexpected insights and outcomes from the people around her.
Maybe if she stopped thinking of them as her enemies and someone who owes her, maybe she’d find herself surprised when she interacts with the male leads again, like how her life in the Variety Show turned out to be when she was interacting with Xavier.
It was carefree and fun. Thinking about this, she decided to try this instead, have a small change in herself but that doesn’t mean that she would let her guard down, she would still be cautious but being paranoid is one thing and exhausting her mental health too.
Now that she decided to do this, she clearly felt the difference, as if a heavy load was lifted from her shoulders.
She went to the kitchen and searched the fridge for ingredients, pleasantly surprised to find everything she needed, all fresh and ready to use. Little did she know, Leo had already arranged for his subordinate to stock the fridge with ingredients, showing his preparedness and subtle plan to entice Hera into cooking for him all along.