"He noticed that you were becoming tired of eating the same meals," the cook added.
Lin Wan became completely quiet, her hand pausing in midair as she processed the words. She was deeply surprised that a powerful king like Cassian would notice such a small detail about her daily life. Sister Yun noticed her sudden silence and stepped closer, calling her name softly.
"Is everything alright, Lady Lin?" the older woman asked. Lin Wan quickly forced a small, faint smile. "Yes, it is nothing. The pastries are truly wonderful." She thanked the busy cooks before leaving the warm kitchen. As they walked back through the quiet stone corridor, Lin Wan remained unusually silent, her eyes fixed on the floor as she walked with slow steps.
