Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 166

With a soft thud, the pie crust slipped from Serena's hand, landing on the floor. It jolted her back to reality as she refocused on the task at hand.

Only then did she realize a pressing issue: she had no idea what kind of filling Samuel preferred.

Asking him directly would ruin the surprise.

After a moment's thought, Serena decided to make two pies—one with a hearty vegetable filling and another with a savory meat filling.

By the time she finished baking and the pies were out of the oven, it was already past four in the afternoon.

Serena packed the pies into two insulated containers and headed out to Samuel's apartment.

When she arrived at the Emerald Crown Residences, Samuel wasn't home yet, so she waited downstairs.

To her surprise, it was less than five minutes before she spotted Samuel's car pulling into the complex.

"You're back so soon?" Serena was taken aback.

Samuel's cheeks were slightly flushed from the cool breeze, but his eyes sparkled with a smile.

"As soon as you called, I hurried back. You didn’t have to wait long, did you?"

"Aren't you supposed to be at work?" Serena teased, smiling at him.

Samuel scratched his head sheepishly. "Work can't be more important than you. Let's go inside."

Serena nodded gently, following Samuel into the complex, feeling a warmth spread in her heart.

Samuel then noticed the insulated containers in Serena's hands.

"Why did you bring something over?"

"I made some pies, and I had extras, so I thought I'd bring you some."

Samuel's smile deepened, his eyes crinkling at the corners.

Serena couldn't help but smile back.

The orange hues of the setting sun bathed them in a soft glow, adding a harmonious touch to the scene.