?<strong>Chapter 1172:</strong>


    Elyse was confused. “But I need to cook tomorrow, don’t I?”


    Garret replied, “I’ll be cooking.”


    Elyse was taken aback. “You can cook?”


    Garret nodded. “I didn’t think so at first, but since meeting you, I’ve realized my cooking isn’t too bad.”


    Elyse gave a dry chuckle and ceased her conversation with Garret.


    After dinner, Elyse offered to clean up and headed to the kitchen to wash the dishes.


    Garret returned to his study, while Louise quietly made her way to the kitchen to talk to Elyse.


    Upon seeing Louise, Elyse felt a headache beginning. She had a feeling Louise wanted to talk about Garret again. Louise, chewing on an apple, kept eyeing Elyse. Unable to hold back any longer, Elyse broke the silence. “Just say what you need to say.”


    Louise paused for a moment, then asked, “Since Garret is going to start cooking, what are your thoughts on him now?” It was a question that made Elyse feel overwhelmed.


    After a brief silence, she answered honestly, “I think it’s wonderful. At least I won’t be stuck eating my cooking every day.”


    Louise appeared clearly unhappy with that reply, frowning as she insisted, “That’s not the answer I was looking for. Take it seriously. Think about it and then respond.”


    Elyse was frustrated. She said, “Why not just tell me what you want to hear, and I’ll say it?”


    Louise sneered, “I’m not that type of person. Stop avoiding the question and answer it.”


    “Alright, let me think about it.” Elyse finished washing the dishes, and after drying her hands, she turned to ask, “Why are you behaving so strangely today, bombarding me with questions about Garret? It makes me wonder if you’re the one interested in him.”


    Elyse hoped this would make Louise give up.


    After all, that was a challenging question to respond to. But to her astonishment, Louise didn’t deny it. She confessed openly.


    “You’re right, I do have feelings for him, but it’s not allowed. And I don’t want anyone to notice.”


    Elyse was shocked, pointing at herself in disbelief. “I’ve figured it out. You have feelings for Garret. You… You’re not nning on doing anything to me, are you?”


    Elyse’s voice wavered as she spoke.


    Louise rolled her eyes at her. “Even if you tell others about me and Garret, do you have any proof? With just a snap of my fingers, I could make you disappearpletely. So I’m not worried about any tricks you might pull.”


    Elyse gave a small smile. “I’d rather not know any of your secrets. If possible, I’d prefer to remain unaware.”


    “No chance. As my friend, you have to share my burdens,” Louise said with a stern look.


    “Burdens? How stressed can you be?” Elyse asked, puzzled.


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