Twisted Ties of Love

Chapter 347

The firelight danced from the edge of the pan, illuminating Casey's face and Izabella's eyes.

He was cooking with all his heart, but as time passed, his expression became more and more uneasy. The handle of the pan he was holding became too hot to handle, almost making him spill the food.

Izabella wanted to laugh but held back, pretending not to see his embarrassment. She changed the subject and asked, "Where's the cutlery?"

Casey served the dish with a gloomy face and walked to the cabinet next to Izabella. He gently held the top of Izabella's head, worried the door would hit her.

"Here." Casey took out the cutlery. Izabella was close to him, and he could smell the scent of her shampoo. Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

Thinking that they used the same shampoo bottle and smelled the same made him feel closer to her. Casey couldn't help but move his ears slightly and quickly took down the cutlery.

"I'll take it." Izabella held the bowl with one hand, and with the other hand, she took the dish that Casey had just served.

As soon as Izabella left, Casey's movements suddenly became skilled. He quickly prepared the chicken chilli and scooped out the pumpkin soup.

"Try it and see how it tastes." Casey looked at Izabella with anticipation, watching her every move.

Making ordinary dishes delicious was not easy, Izabella took her fork and tasted the food seriously. Only after tasting each dish did she look up at Casey.

Casey was staring at her. His expectant look was like a student waiting for exam results.

Izabella couldn't help but laugh, generously praising his cooking skills: "It's delicious."

She had also learned to cook to please Brett and even consulted a chef. After tasting Casey's food, she knew he had put in the effort, and it would only be possible to make such delicious food with years of practice.

Casey squinted his eyes contentedly. It was already eight o'clock when they finished eating.

After eating, he felt like sleeping, but looking at the time. It was still early. He glanced out the window. It seemed to have stopped raining. Usually, he would go for a walk outside after dinner. But not today.

He was afraid of running into Brett again. He had too many questions about Brett and Izabella's relationship, but didn't dare to ask.

Over the years, he had always had smooth sailing. Even when he first entered the entertainment industry, he encountered no setbacks or difficulties when transitioning from one field to another. According to his agent, Seth, he was a chosen one, favoured by heaven.

But now, for the first time, he encountered obstacles and threats. He didn't know much about Brett, but he did know that Brett had taken away 40% of the Windham family's shares in three years. This man was complex.

"Superstar, what are you thinking about?"

Casey came back to his senses, raised his head and licked his lips. He was thinking about her relationship with Brett and wanted to know everything about her, but he was afraid to ask.

He was afraid that they wouldn't even be able to be friends if he knew everything about her.

Before he met Izabella, he always thought he was mentally strong. He might not be calm in the face of trouble, but he wouldn't run away. He was able to handle things step by step. He didn't expect to be such a coward in love.

"Do you want to watch a movie? It's still early."

"Sure, let's rest after the movie. I have to get up early tomorrow and leave."

Casey's face visibly stiffened and his pupils contracted, "You're leaving?"

Izabella gently replied, "Yes."

Casey asked deeply, "Is it because of Brett?"

"No," Izabella answered without hesitation, which seemed a bit suspicious. After a pause, she looked seriously at Casey sitting across from her.

"It's not because of him. I have to go somewhere important tomorrow."

"Will you come back?" His face did not recover. He looked a little pale and his eyes were fixed on Izabella.

Izabella shook her head, "Casey, we're friends, and I appreciate your help this time. If you need help next time, just let me know, as long as I can."

The light in Casey's eyes dimmed for a moment, "I didn't bring you here to repay me. Izabella, this is my home." Can you understand the real reason why I brought you home?

Casey had many properties in J City and R City, but these were only investments, not his home. Even the Dempsey family in J City, never considered it his home, only this place.

This was the place he had personally decorated. The house wasn't big but it was fully functional. Even the children's room was designed by him according to various books. Even though he didn't have a girlfriend, he had already thought about the children.

Deep down, Casey longed to have a home. A home wasn't just about having a house. It could give him a sense of security. It was a place where he could see the lights when he turned around. The important thing was that the people he liked lived inside.

Izabella sat up straight and said very clearly, "Thank you." Other than a "thank you", she didn't know what else to say.

Casey shook his head. His heart felt like it was being twisted. Even though the pain was brief, the sensation of pain lingered, making him feel uncomfortable.

"Brett, are you close to him?" He asked softly, squinting his eyes.

"We used to be close, but not anymore."

"Do I have a place in your heart?"

This question was like a comparison between children, insisting on asking who was more important. Casey asked too directly. Izabella felt subtle, an indescribable emotion seeping from her heart.

She stared at Casey's face, which was similar to Ryker Dempsey's, shook her head and said, "Yes."

Getting the answer he wanted, Casey laughed. He knew he had a place in Izabella's heart.

His requirements were simple and easy to satisfy as long as he was in her heart. Love is something that grows day by day, and he believed his position in Izabella's heart would gradually rise.

In the dim light, Casey's ears were tinged with pink. He turned his head and pretended to look for a movie casually, "Is there a movie you want to watch?"

"Let's watch one you're in."

The corners of Casey's mouth twitched up involuntarily, and Izabella couldn't help but chuckle. How can this guy be so adorable? Just a moment ago, he was all down in the dumps. Now he's cheering himself up.

Casey stared at the three films in his hand, doubting himself. Maybe he's been a bit too cocky usually, but now, thinking about his crush watching his movies, he's already fretting over what parts he didn't act well enough, even before they started playing.