Chapter 57

Adrienne stood in her cozy kitchen, a cloud of flour floating in the air as she vigorously mixed the cookie batter. An unexplained craving for homemade cookies had taken hold of her, prompting her to embark on her very first baking adventure. Thankfully, Lucy, her self-proclaimed baking expert, had offered to lend a hand.

As the tempting aroma of freshly fried doughnuts filled the air, Adrienne couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy towards Lucy, who effortlessly transformed balls of dough into golden perfection. The marble island, once pristine and elegant, was now a delightful mess, adorned with smudges of flour and patches of sticky dough.

"I love the end result, but loathe the process of cooking," Adrienne sighed, her voice tinged with a hint of laziness.

"Oh, Adrienne, you truly are something else," Lucy chuckled, shaking her head in amusement.

Curiosity sparked in Adrienne's eyes as she inquired,

"Is Daniel still sound asleep?"