"As expected of Ava!" Geneva stated proudly as an exquisite platter of food was placed in front of Alex. Geneva was so giddy that one would have thought this 'gift' was for her. There had been no expectancy as they knew what Ava had been preparing for, but that did not dimmish their expectancy for its revered taste.
"Alex, that looks more like a picture from a cookbook than a real meal. Can we have a tas-"
Alex cast them a pointed look, "Do you think that I would share this? It's m-"
The people around the table started laughing because Geneva had already eaten the first bite of the platter Ava had served.
Geneva closed her eyes to savour the taste, and Alex could only watch helplessly, his glare fading into a doting one for his wife only.
"Happy birthday, Mr Thornston!"
"Thank you, Ava. I don't know when you even had time to prepare this as you had been out of the estate for a while. You know my preferences the best."
