Renee returned directly to the Lou residence, escorted by Abbott. Upon seeing her return, Eric felt a tightening in his heart.

He respectfully approached her and asked, “Miss, have you had dinner yet?”

“No, please make me a bowl of noodles!”

“Yes, Miss.”

Upon realizing Renee hadn’t eaten yet, Eric immediately ordered the kitchen to prepare a meal. However, when he saw Abbott, he anxiously glanced at Renee.

Renee hadn’t been expecting Abbott to genuinely follow her home. And now, it seemed like he really wasn’t planning on leaving any time soon.

“Only I haven’t eaten yet!” retorted Renee, as if she was trying to get back at Abbott. Ignoring...