Chapter 1440


    Chapter 1440 Learning to Bake


    Cindy was much more rxed since Ian’s workload had been reduced for the month. After watching TV for a while, Cindy’s phone began to


    ring. She took a nce at the screen before picking it up. “What is it?”


    Hazel’s voice came from the other end of the line. “Are you busy now, Cindy?” Hazel asked before letting out an awkward chuckle.


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    “No. What is it?” Cindy’s response was rather cold. Hazel let out anotherugh before she got to her point. “Well, it’s about your brother. The


    school just offered to put them into teams and organize a charity performance for them. This is a much better opportunity than just learning


    theories in school, but we might need some money for the expenses since these performances don’t pay much…”


    There was no need for Hazel to continue. The reason she called was always the same—she just wanted money from Cindy. “How much?”


    Cindy asked.


    “How much… I don’t have an exact number. You can give us more if you have the money to spare. I know things aren’t easy for you either, so


    you can just give us an amount that you’refortable with,” Hazel uttered after giving it some thought.


    I can’t believe my mother understands that things aren’t easy for me. How rare! “I only have a total of 2,000 left with me. Will that be


    enough?” Cindy was testing her mother on purpose.


    Hazel seemed to hesitate on the other end of the line. She had probably guessed that Cindy wouldn’t have a lot of money to spare. Eventually,


    Hazel let out a long sigh. “2,000 is fine, I guess. Just send the money home.”


    Wow. She didn’t even ask me to keep some for myself.


    Cindy hummed in acknowledgement before ending the call. Right after that, Cindy transferred the money to her mother before she nced at


    the leftover sum in her bank ount. She had more money in the past, but it had lessened since she had used them to clear all her debts.


    However, the remaining amount was still enough tost her for a long while. While Cindy put her phone aside, she recalled Keith telling her


    that Hazel actually had money in her bank ount. Hazel would certainly be able to pay for whatever Keith needed, even if Cindy only


    transferred 2,000 to Hazel. After watching TV for a while more, Cindy got up and headed to the kitchen. Ian had purchased a dishwasher and


    an oven when he moved over this time. Since Cindy didn’t have much else to do, she decided that she would bake a cake. She began preparing


    the ingredients for it. In the past, Cindy had been good at sewing clothes and cooking. Although she didn’t have much experience with baking,


    she only had to watch some tutorials before she got the hang of it. On the other hand, Ian managed to find a copy of the book on his phone


    after he went back to his room. He started to feel rather drowsy after reading about ten chapters of the novel. He was a grown man, and he had


    never enjoyed reading romance novels in the past. He thought that such novels were too hypocritical and dramatic. Eventually, he lowered his


    phone and went to stand by his window. A whileter, he noticed a faint, milky scenting from outside. He froze for a moment before he


    walked out of his room. Cindy was moving around in the kitchen with an apron on, and the tasty scent came from where she was at. However,


    Ian didn’t step into the kitchen immediately. Instead, he stood around and watched Cindy. Cindy had her hair tied up in a loose bun. Her


    movements were swift, and she wore a nk expression while preparing the cake. For some reason, Ian felt calm and soothed just looking at


    her. He quietly walked over and sat down on the couch. He leaned against the armrest while fixing his gaze in the direction of the kitchen.


    Cindy had baked a tray full of mini cakes, and she took a bite out of one piece. She was pleased since the cake tasted good. Right when she


    turned around to call Ian down to try some of her cake, she saw that Ian was already seated on the couch, and he was staring directly at her.


    Great. That jittery and shy feeling is back again. Cindy’s expression turned into one of difort as she addressed him. “When did youe


    down? You didn’t make a sound.” “I’ve been here for a while now. You were just too focused on baking,” he muttered tly. Cindy ced a


    piece of her cake onto a small te before she brought it over to him. “Try this. It’s my first time baking. Tell me if it’s good or not.” Ian took


    the fork from her and tried the cake. It’s pretty good. It’s not too sweet, so I won’t get sick of it even if I finish a few pieces in a row. “I hadn’t


    expected you to have so many talents,” he uttered with a smile. Cindy sat down on the other side of the couch. The atmosphere seemed right,


    so she continued with a rather yful remark. “I know, right? My future husband’s in for a treat since I’m such a talented woman.” She had


    actually heard others telling her the exact same thing in the past. Her neighbors and rtives used to praise her for being a mature, obedient,


    and capable girl. They used to say that her future husband would have to do tons of good deeds to deserve a girl as wonderful as her.