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“It’s delicious,” Freya responded with a contented smile, her senses delighting in the rich yet delicate flavor. “It’s
well-seasoned and fragrant.”
Ethel beamed, her face lighting up with pure joy.
In that instant, Hugh appeared from the kitchen, holding a bowl of soup, still wearing his apron. His face
brightened when he saw Freya and, with eager steps, he made his way toward her, proudly holding the bow!
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“Mina, you're back,” he said warmly, his smile wide and filled with relief.
“Yes,” Freya replied, her face softening at the sight of him.
Hugh glanced at the table. “Let's eat.”
“Alright,” Freya responded, settling into her seat.
Ethel joined her, taking her place at the table, but Hugh remained standing. There was a gleam in his eyes, a
quiet joy in simply seeing Freya at the table with him.
Freya noticed his stillness and asked, “Isn't it hot?”
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It was only then that he realized how hot the soup was, its steam rising in a lazy swirl. With a hiss, he hastily
placed it down, clearly embarrassed.
Ethel burst into laughter, teasing him. “Dad, you're hilarious!”
Hugh's cheeks flushed with a crimson hue, his embarrassment plain.
He quickly removed his apron and joined Freya and Ethel at the table. Freya, with a gentle smile, took the ladle
and served Hugh a bowl of soup, handing it to him.
For a fleeting moment, Hugh froze, staring at the bowl in his hands. His heart swelled in his chest. His eyes
shimmered with emotion, a single tear slipping free, betraying him despite his best efforts.
“Dad, tears won't make the soup taste better,” Ethel teased, her words light-hearted and full of warmth.
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Hugh chuckled, wiping away the tear, his eyes still red but filled with tenderness.
He took a spoon and began sipping the soup, savoring the warmth that filled him with comfort. He drank slowly,
as though each drop carried with it a moment of peace.
Two years had passed, and Freya was finally willing to share a meal with him again.
As Hugh watched her, Freya's chest tightened, a heavy, unexplained weight settling inside her. It was a strange
sensation, one she couldn't name—an odd pressure that lingered, gnawing quietly at her.
“Let's eat first,” Freya said, her voice taking on a subtle shift. “I need to talk to you afterward.”
“Alright,” Hugh responded softly, his voice thick with emotion.
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