Bye-bye Trash! Hello Queen! novel Chapter 440

"Okay!" Ian's gaze was gentle as he stared at her.

Natalie was busy organizing things and didn't notice his intense stare.

"Oh, right, Ian, there's also a huge crab. I had a really hard time catching it last night. It even pricked my hand. Luckily, it didn't pinch me."

"After your grandmother is discharged, you should learn to swim. I can take you diving with me sometime."

"Okay! Thank you, sis!" Ian's eyes were fixed on her injured finger.

It was just a small scratch, but to Natalie, it didn't hinder her at all.

The old woman was out for a check-up and wasn't in the room.

Natalie headed towards the kitchenette, and Ian followed nervously behind her.

He had cleaned the kitchenette thoroughly.

Natalie lifted the lid of the electric pot and was hit by the smell of something burnt.

Ian immediately looked like a child who had done something wrong. He whispered, "Sorry. I'm not very good at making soup."

Natalie smiled and scooped out the burnt contents. "It's okay. You go wait for your grandma. I'll make the soup. It'll be ready in about forty minutes."

Ian asked excitedly, "Will you stay for dinner tonight?"

Natalie thought for a moment and said, "Sure. I'll cook. You go wait for your grandma."

"Okay, okay, I'll go wait for her. We'll be right back."

Ian beamed at Natalie.

She was washing the pot. He watched her for a moment, then went to wait for his grandmother, a warm feeling spreading through his heart as he turned away.

After washing the pot, Natalie took out the lobster to prepare it, then began to cook dinner in an orderly fashion.

Ian came back and stood at the doorway, watching Natalie's every move.

The old woman sat down happily. "I trust you, I trust you. Our Ian is the best."

Natalie brought the dishes to the table. She had cooked a simple cabbage dish, as older people often prefer lighter food.

There was a bowl of soup and stir-fried cuttlefish.

Ian hadn't eaten such a delicious meal in a long time. He finished every last drop of the leftover soup.

After dinner, the old woman lay down to rest.

Ian walked Natalie downstairs to get a taxi.

"Thank you for tonight. I ate so much." Ian's smile was as pure as the moonlight.

Seeing him happy made Natalie happy too. "I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm heading back now. You should go up and be with your grandma. Call me if you need anything."

Before Ian could reply, a sleazy voice cut in, "Well, well! Ian, what a coincidence seeing you here."