Chapter 96 Kitchen Escapades

• Astrid's eyes widened momentarily, a flicker of realization crossing her features. She couldn't reveal the truth to Phoenix yet. She composed herself, masking any unease behind a relaxed facade.
• "Dexter did mention that Blaze taught him to cook," Astrid answers smoothly as she redirected the conversation to safer grounds.
• "Yeah. He taught me most of the dishes I know, but the one I'm going to be preparing today was taught to me by my mother. And in turn, I passed it on to Blaze and Dexter," he adds, a hint of pride coloring his voice.