Howard Coleman's decision to return home was an unexpected and delightful surprise for Madeleine. In her excitement, she took the initiative to ask if he wanted a late-night meal, which was quite out of character.
Madeleine instinctively tightened her grip on the plate in her hand as she stared at Howard, waiting for his response. After he remained silent for a while, a hint of disappointment emerged in her heart. She lowered her gaze, forced a smile, and went into the kitchen.
As Madeleine was placing the plate on the table, Howard followed her gracefully. He pulled out a chair, sat down, and casually grabbed a pastry with his fingers, putting it into his mouth.
Madeleine was completely caught off-guard by Howard's presence in the kitchen. As she watched Howard finish the pastry before reaching for a second one, she hurriedly grabbed a pair of chopsticks and handed them to him.
