Chapter 3658


    “Puh, puh, puh, don’t say such unlucky things,” Mrs. Ormond eximed, trying to stop her daughter


    from speaking negatively. “If ites to that, I’d rather you marry far away. At least you’d have a


    home, apanion, and your own children.”


    In her mind, Mrs. Ormond thought that even marrying far away was better than Elora not marrying


    at all. As long as the man was good, distance didn’t matter.


    She added, “Elora, do you know any good men from other cities? Have you met any at social


    events? If you find someone promising, bring him home, and we’ll help you choose. We trust your


    judgment, but with our experience, we can guide you in making the best decision.”


    Elora replied, “No, the men I meet at social events are all married, and some are old enough to be


    my grandfather. There aren’t many young, sessful, single men around.”


    There were a few, but none caught Elora’s interest. She felt her standards were high. “Mom, let’s


    change the subject. I’m feeling a bit hungry. Let’s go see if there are any snacks. I’ll have a bite to


    tide me over.”


    Elora stood up, clearly wanting to avoid further discussion.


    Mrs. Ormond said, “Tatum went on the business trip with you, didn’t he? The snacks here were


    made by the pastry chef, and you think they’re too sweet. You’ve never liked them.”


    The family enjoyed the pastry chef’s treats, but Elora was picky and found them too sweet. She


    could tolerate the snacks Tatum made, though.


    Tatum often said he wasn’t great at making snacks, but Mrs. Ormond found them less sweet and


    softer than the pastry chef’s, which might exin why Elora could eat them.


    Elora walked into the kitchen.


    When Tatum saw her, he nced over, smiled, and continued his work. “Miss, are you hungry? The


    soup will be ready in about half an hour. You can have a bowl then.”


    Tatum knew Elora was picky. She had only eaten the breakfast he made before returning, so it was


    no surprise she was hungry now.


    The soup was almost done but needed another half hour to reach its best vor. Since


    Elora was particr about food, Tatum didn’t offer her any early, even though she might have


    wanted it. He didn’t want topromise the high standards he had set in her mind.


    “I am a bit hungry. I was thinking of having a few snacks, but I remembered you were on the trip


    with me, and I don’t like the ones here. I can eat the snacks you made, though,” Elora said.


    As she watched him focus on cooking, she found him particrly attractive when he was serious


    about his work. In fact, she thought he was charming even when he wasn’t doing anything.


    His features were strikingly handsome. Elora assumed his parents must have been very good-


    looking to produce such a handsome son.


    He was even more charming than the celebrity idols her younger sisters admired. If Tatum entered


    the entertainment industry, he would surely be a star.


    “I’ll wait for half an hour. Don’t rush; make sure the food is as good as ever,” Elora said as she


    turned to leave.


    Tatum responded, “Don’t worry, Miss. I take this seriously and won’t let my cooking fall below its


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