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    With the satisfying taste of breakfast still lingering on their tongues, Rudy leaned back in his chair, a contented smile on his face. He nced over at Reba, gratitude shining in his eyes.


    "Mom, that was absolutely delicious," Rudy praised, his voice filled with appreciation. "You have such a talent for making every meal special."


    Reba blushed, her cheeks tinged with a rosy hue. "Oh, it''s nothing, really. I''m just d you enjoyed it."


    "You were amazingst night, too," He said with a smirk.


    Rebeca''s ears flushed after hearing that.


    Unable to resist the affection welling up inside him, Rudy reached across the table, his hand gently caressing Reba''s cheek. "No, it''s more than amazing. I look forward to more nights and mornings like that. You better be ready for that every day."


    Reba''s heart skipped a beat at the tender touch and heartfelt words. She leaned into his hand, a soft smile gracing her lips. "I will try my best, Rudy. I am looking forward to that just as much as you are."


    "What happenedst night?" Lucy asked curiously.


    "She gave me a fantastic experiencest night."


    "I made his favorite mealst night, too," Reba quipped to avoid suspicion.


    "Hmm." Lucy turned to Reba and asked with a judging look on her face. "Why do you happen to make such meals when I am away?"


    "Well… I had made the decision in the evening and at that time, I didn''t know you were staying the night with your friends. I made the meal enough for three people."


    "Three? Wait, dad wasn''t homest night?"


    "Because of sudden rain, he crashed at a hotel with his colleagues," Rudy responded.


    "Oh, yeah. I remember seeing that in the news."


    "Since you made breakfast, I will do the dishes." Lucy got up and grabbed the tes.


    Reba red at Rudy for acting intimate with her in front of Lucy.


    Just as their eyes met, a mischievous thought crossed Rudy''s mind. He nced towards Lucy, who seemed engrossed in washing the dishes, unaware of the tender moment unfolding between Rudy and Reba. A yful gleam danced in Rudy''s eyes as he leaned closer to Reba.


    Seizing the opportunity, Rudy stole a quick, affectionate kiss from Reba''s lips, savoring the taste of love and the warmth of their connection. It was a stolen moment of intimacy, a reminder of the new rtionship they had begun.


    Reba''s eyes widened in surprise, a gasp escaping her lips. She nced towards Lucy, who still seemed blissfully unaware of their stolen kiss. A giggle bubbled up from within her as she yfully swatted Rudy''s arm.


    "Rudy!" she whispered with a mixture of amusement and mock reprimand. "What if Lucy had seen us?"


    Rudy chuckled softly, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Oh, I couldn''t resist stealing a moment with you. Sometimes, the best moments are the stolen ones. I always wanted to do something like this. It''s exciting, isn''t it?"


    "It is risky too!" She whispered violently.


    "Come on, admit it. You liked it too."


    "I did not," she chuckled.


    "I look forward to doing this again and make even bold moves when Joe is around," he smirked.


    "I.. did not know you had such kinks…"


    "Oh, believe me. You will develop my kinks once we start doing it," he chuckled softly.


    As theirughter filled the air, Lucy looked at them, curiosity etched across her features. She couldn''t help but notice the yful energy between her parents.


    "What''s so funny, you two?" Lucy asked, her curiosity piqued.


    Reba and Rudy exchanged knowing nces, their love and mischief evident in their eyes. "Oh, just a little inside joke," Reba replied, a hint of a mischievous smile ying on her lips.


    Lucy''s curiosity grew, but she shrugged it off, deciding to let the mystery slide for now. The warmth andughter shared between Rudy and Reba were contagious, and she found herself caught up in the joyful energy of the moment.


    Reba sat across from Rudy, a yful glint in her eyes as she shared the news. "By the way, while you were peacefully sleeping, Casandra and Alice called you."


    Rudy''s eyebrows lifted in surprise. He reached for his phone, unlocking it to check his messages. Sure enough, there were missed calls and text notifications from both Casandra and Alice. A mix of curiosity and anticipation coursed through his veins.


    "I wonder what Cassandra needed," Rudy mused aloud, his mind already racing with possibilities. "I''ll find out soon enough. She will call me again."


    Feeling a sense of urgency, Rudy stood up from his seat, his excitement evident. "I''m going to head over to Alice''s ce now. I need to confirm something and end it, once for all."


    Rudy shed a quick smile, his mind already focused on his next destination. With a wave goodbye, he swiftly left the house, the air crackling with his energy.


    As Rudy stepped outside, he surveyed the surroundings. He knew the area where Alice lived and that no one would be around. With his exceptional teleportation abilities, he could reach her ce in an instant. With a single thought, he vanished from sight, reappearing around the block from Alice''s house.


    Rudy took a moment topose himself, smoothing down his clothes and adjusting his posture. He wanted to make a good impression and show Alice that he valued her call. With a deep breath, he made his way towards her house.


    He rang the doorbell, and the door swung open, and there stood Alice, a mix of relief and curiosity in her eyes. "Rudy, you''re here! Thank goodness," she eximed, her voice filled with genuine warmth.


    Taking a seat, Rudy''s gaze shifted between Alice and her surroundings.


    Rudy maintained a somber andposed demeanor as he listened to Alice''s words, his mind focused on the task at hand. While his outward appearance may have seemed unaffected, inwardly he was vignt, using his enhanced vision abilities to scan Alice''s house for any signs of her father, George.


    ''What are you doing, George?''