Chapter 132. Save Her

Reese

I closed the book and carried it with me as I left the library, heading to my room upstairs. Upon opening the door, I made a halt, noticing something new. A small plate of cheesecake sat on the center table.

I moved closer and scrutinized the cake. Its untidy appearance made it clear that it wasn’t the work of a professional baker from this house.

It had to be from Enzo.

The idea of him going to the effort of baking this for me, despite never having done so before, just to bring a smile to my face, filled me with warmth.

Indeed, this was the first time anyone had ever cooked for me. Driven by curiosity, I tried the cake with a spoon.

To my surprise, it was exceptionally tasty, and it made me smile again.

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“You’re the seeker!” Riza exclaimed, catching me behind the curtain in the living room. We were playing hide and seek again.

I chuckled as she embraced me. She coaxed me out of my hiding spot, and as I moved back