"Are you Emma Hart? You have such a spirited presence. Come in, I'll prepare some delicious food for you!" Brianna Baker greeted them warmly as they entered.
Inside the house was a serene haven, filled with calligraphy, vibrant flowers, small incense burners, and yoga mats—Brianna Baker had created a sanctuary amidst the chaos of the world.
"This is my aunt's private kitchen; today, it's reserved just for us," Damien Sterling explained.
"It's been a while since Damien last visited! His sudden arrival almost caught me off guard," Brianna laughed as she spoke.
Emma Hart and Damien Sterling settled on the tatami as melodious guzheng music filled the room, and the aroma of the dishes wafted over.
The server, dressed in Zen attire, brought out dish after dish of home-cooked meals—chicken stewed with potatoes, lotus leaf rice, and Longjing shrimp...
