Chapter 334 The Affection
Branden and Audrey returned together, and as soon as the elevator doors opened, they happened to see Catherine coming out.
The encounter of the three seemed somewhat awkward. Catherine had her hands in her pockets, standing there with a carefree attitude.
Audrey, on the other hand, appeared somewhat awkward and had an inexplicable feeling of being caught off guard! Once she realized it, Audrey quickly distanced herself from Branden, who was initially quite far away.
“Kathy, please don’t misunderstand. I just happened to run into Mr. Duncan, and he knew I was coming back, so he gave me a ride back!” Audrey explained anxiously.
Catherine looked at Audrey calmly. Compared to Audrey’s flustered state, Catherine seemed much more composed.
To Catherine, it was usual for Branden to run into Audrey and give her a ride home. So, Catherine wondered why Audrey seemed so nervous.
“What’s wrong?” Catherine asked. Audrey paused briefly, relieved that Catherine didn’t suspect anything.
“Nothing, absolutely nothing!” she said. Then Audrey continued, “Kathy, it’s already late. Are you planning to go out?
Catherine nodded slightly. “I’m hungry!
Audrey was surprised and worried, ” You haven’t had dinner yet?”
Branden had social obligations tonight, so he hadn’t made dinner for Catherine. Catherine had initially planned to have dinner with Ronin, but when she arrived at the restaurant with him, the dishes didn’t appeal to her.
She had only eaten a little. Feeling a bit hungry now, Catherine had just gone out to find something to eat and unexpectedly bumped into Audrey.
Branden stood by silently, raising his eyebrows when he heard that Catherine hadn’t even had dinner.
“Why haven’t you eaten yet?” Branden asked.
Catherine just stared at him, not saying a thing, with a determined look in her eyes. Branden could read something from her eyes and let out a resigned sigh.
It seemed like he needed to find a chef and learn some recipes because Catherine was becoming increasingly picky.
“Would you like me to make some noodles for you?” he asked. His voice carried a rare gentleness filled with affection and tenderness.
Catherine took a moment to think and then nodded casually. Audrey was quite puzzled. Branden was usually serious and aloof outside, but he seemed so easygoing and approachable in front of her sister. It was genuinely intriguing.
Branden extended his hand and brushed aside a few loose strands of hair from Catherine’s shoulder. He gently said, “Take a rest for a bit. It’ll be ready in ten minutes.”
“Okay,” Catherine obediently nodded and turned to enter the apartment. Branden then followed them inside. Audrey could see that Branden was genuinely caring for her sister. If it were an ordinary man, she might have had some reservations.
But when someone was as remarkable as Branden, there was no need for more scrutiny. As soon as Catherine entered the apartment, she flopped herself onto the sofa, lazily lying down.
Audrey, equally exhausted, lay down beside her.
“Kathy, there’s something I think I should talk to you about,” Audrey said.Catherine let out a muffled sound with her eyes closed, indicating for Audrey to continue. As sisters, there were no taboo topics between them.
“Kathy, you see how incredible Mr. Duncan is. Don’t you think you should make your move? A guy like Mr. Duncan probably has many women lining up for him out there!”
Although Audrey felt it might be a bit early to talk to her younger sister about this, she couldn’t help but worry.
Audrey was worried about her sister, Catherine, even though she thought Branden truly liked Catherine. She was concerned because many other women were also interested in Branden.
Catherine raised an eyebrow, her gaze piercing as she looked at Audrey. Audrey felt a shiver down her spine under Catherine’s intense scrutiny.
“Kathy, why are you looking at me like that?” Audrey asked, confused by Catherine’s unusual expression. She wondered if she had said something wrong, causing Catherine to give her such a strange look.
Catherine replied calmly and straightforwardly, “So, you were rushing to explain earlier because you were afraid I’d get the wrong idea about you and Branden?”
Audrey blushed and lowered her head. Although Branden was an exceptional man, he was already her sister’s boyfriend, and Audrey would never entertain any inappropriate thoughts about him.
Her explanation earlier had only been to ensure that Catherine didn’t misunderstand. Catherine couldn’t understand what Audrey was thinking. She couldn’t figure out why Audrey would have such thoughts.
If a man wanted to cheat, no amount of watching would prevent it. If a man were faithful to his relationship, no matter how tempting other women might be, he wouldn’t be swayed.
As for Branden, it was true that many women were interested in him. After all, finding someone more outstanding than him in Casier was not easy. It was unlikely for Catherine to keep worrying about someone trying to take Branden away.
If Branden ever cheated, Catherine would deal with him firmly. She believed she could get whatever she wanted, no matter the cost. Audrey couldn’t help but feel that Catherine’s expression was somewhat terrifying at that moment.
Just as Audrey was about to say something to ease the awkward atmosphere, Catherine’s phone suddenly rang, and she glanced at it before standing up, saying, “I’m going to eat!”
Audrey nodded without hesitation, almost blurting out, “Sure!”
When Catherine opened the door, she saw the kitchen door was already open. Branden was casually leaning against the doorframe, with the backlight highlighting his tall, lean figure.
He waved his hand towards her in the backlight, signaling for her to come closer. As if under a spell, Catherine didn’t hesitate and instinctively walked towards him.
The familiar scent became stronger as she got closer, and Catherine was captivated by its delightful fragrance.
Branden instinctively took her hand and guided her into the dining room. The pasta primavera, rich with flavors and aromas, was incredibly tasty. It was quite different from Catherine’s usual preference for spicy food.
Even though there weren’t any spices in the pasta, Catherine didn’t find it. unpleasant. In fact, she couldn’t wait to eat. She knew Branden was a skilled hunter.
He excelled at the art of seduction, patiently setting traps and enticing his prey step by step, making them willingly fall into his snare.
Branden handed her a fork, encouraging her to enjoy the pasta. Catherine didn’t hesitate and took a bite of it. Just as she had expected, it was incredibly delicious.
The broth was full of flavor. It was cooked well and very tasty.
