An American knife seller? No, please acknowledge me as your godfather.

Lighthouse Mountain Community.

evening.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the clean streets like melting gold dust, bathing the neatly trimmed lawns on both sides in a warm and tranquil glow.

Compared to the chaotic and violent East End, this place is like another world.

With a faint roar of the engine, Lynn drove the old Camry to a steady stop in front of Mrs. Hill's house.

As soon as the car came to a stop, Lynn pushed open the door and walked somewhat hastily toward the steps.

As the saying goes, it is in the moment of life and death that primal human desires are most aroused.

I took a walk through the Singh brothers' warehouse, which was full of automatic rifles, in the afternoon, though I remained outwardly calm.

But once the tense nerves relax, that lustful fire surges wildly in the lower abdomen like wildfire.

He was now completely absorbed in little Katie's amazing flexibility, and he practically wanted to jump in and drive like a maniac.

"Um?"

As soon as he stepped onto the porch, Lynn let out a soft sound of doubt.

Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, you can clearly see that the restaurant is actually lit up.

Lynn immediately frowned and glanced around. When he didn't see Mrs. Hill's car, he became even more puzzled.

Why are the restaurant lights on even though Mrs. Hill hasn't returned?

Little Katie, that girl who's never lifted a finger in the kitchen, has absolutely no cooking skills.

Could it be that she suddenly became love-struck and learned how to make a romantic dinner online to surprise herself?

With that thought in mind, Lynn went straight up and knocked on the door.

A few seconds later, a series of rustling footsteps came from behind the door.

As the door slowly opened, Katie's delicate face appeared, though her smile seemed somewhat forced: "You...you're back!"

"Hmm," Lynn replied casually.

He quickly looked Katie up and down, sensing something was wrong: "What's wrong with you?"

Katie was behaving very strangely at this moment.

She usually wears cool shorts and a tight tank top at home, but today she changed into a set of extremely conservative loose trousers and a long-sleeved T-shirt, covering up her figure completely.

Not only that, but the expression on his face was also very unnatural.

His evasive gaze suggested he was hiding something.

"No, it's nothing..."

Katie, feeling guilty, avoided eye contact and didn't say anything more.

Instead, she obediently squatted down and, imitating Mrs. Hill, reached out to help Lynn change her shoes.

"Oh." Lynn didn't press further, continuing to probe while changing her shoes: "Why is the kitchen light on? Did you cook today?"

Katie kept her head down, her golden hair falling down so that her expression was obscured.

Upon hearing this, she visibly stiffened for a moment, then gently shook her head.

Lynn frowned even more: "Did Mrs. Hill return early?"

Katie continued to bite her lip and shake her head.

Just then, a familiar and gentle female voice drifted from the direction of the kitchen: "It's Mr. Lin who's back."

Upon hearing this voice, Lynn was stunned.

The voice sounded familiar, but I couldn't quite place it for a moment.

I subconsciously looked up and followed the sound, and was instantly astonished.

"What are you doing here...?"

The one who spoke was none other than Park Soo-yeon, the Korean wife next door!

At this moment, Park Soo-yeon was wearing a pink floral apron that had a very homey feel.

It's the one Mrs. Hill often wore!

She stood prettily at the kitchen doorway, holding an egg beater covered in batter.

Her jet-black hair was tied high in a ponytail, revealing her smooth and full forehead, making her appear poised and elegant.

Beneath her high, delicate nose was a small, cherry-red mouth coated with clear lip gloss.

She was wearing light makeup, with a hint of allure in her eyes and brows, and just the right amount of blush on her cheeks.

The tight-fitting knit top, held firmly in place by the apron, accentuated her stunning curves, making them almost burst forth.

If the voluptuous and mature Mrs. Hill is like a robust and durable American muscle car with a wide chassis.

The Park Soo-yeon in front of me is absolutely a top-of-the-line Korean car that takes refinement and handling to the extreme. Every detail is tailored to the aesthetic preferences of Dongda men.

Each of them has their own unique charm and allure, exuding a strong sense of domesticity.

Under Lin En's direct gaze, Park Soo-yeon seemed a little shy and lowered her head.

But deep within his lowered eyes, a hint of triumph flashed without being noticed.

She came prepared today!

After a brief silence, Park Soo-yeon raised her head and smiled gently:

"Well, I went to the supermarket to buy groceries today and ran into Katie at the door. Katie was bored at home alone, so she invited me in to chat."

"I figured that with Mrs. Hill gone for the next few days, you'd probably be eating those unhealthy fast food takeouts again, so I decided to bring the ingredients over and cook dinner here at the same time."

"We're all good neighbors, so we should help each other, shouldn't we?"

After saying that, she turned to look at Katie, who was standing to the side with a dazed expression, and winked mischievously: "You agree, right, Katie?"

Katie shuddered and could only nod stiffly like a puppet.

"I see..." Lynn raised an eyebrow, nodded meaningfully, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

He almost believed what they said.

If he has cerebral palsy!

This woman is utterly deceiving ghosts.

First of all, given Katie's slightly socially awkward and homebody personality, she would never even leave her room unless Mrs. Hill was home.

Secondly, before Mrs. Hill left, she repeatedly instructed Katie to keep a close watch on this vixen neighbor.

These two women are completely incompatible; it's a miracle they don't roll their eyes at each other when they meet.

How could Katie possibly invite Park Soo-yeon to her home?

There must be some unspeakable secret hidden here.

But at this moment, he had no intention of exposing the other party's intentions.

Why not have a lovely married woman come to your door to cook for you for free?

Thinking of this, Lynn smiled amiably: "Thank you so much, Ms. Park, but..."

He paused, then fixed his gaze on Park Soo-yeon's eyes with amusement:

"You're cooking for us here, what about your husband's dinner? Won't he have a problem with that?"

Upon hearing this, Park Soo-yeon also raised an eyebrow.

Those seemingly expressive eyes returned Lynn's gaze meaningfully: "My husband's been very busy at work lately, often working overtime until late at night... It's alright!"

I don't know if it's just my imagination.

Lin En clearly saw a glint of light flash in Park Soo-yeon's eyes as she spoke.

"Oh, that's good."

Lynn went along with it, taking off her coat as she walked inside and casually asked, "I wonder what kind of delicious food you've made tonight?"

Although he was polite to her, Lynn was secretly thinking to herself.

Could this Korean woman be trying to fool herself by preparing a whole table of kimchi?

Even dogs wouldn't eat kimchi!

"It's almost done, just waiting for you!"

Park Soo-yeon acted as if she were the lady of the house, warmly inviting Lynn and Katie to sit down in the dining room first.

Then, she swayed her slender waist and strode into the kitchen, bringing out plate after plate of steaming hot food.

"This is authentic Korean-style fruitwood-grilled pork belly, this is beef bibimbap, this is tuna kimbap, and this is a low-fat vegetable salad specially prepared for Katie..."

Park Soo-yeon gracefully carried the plate while introducing the product.

Soon, the large dining table was filled with a dazzling array of representative Korean dishes, their aromas filling the air.

After arranging everything, Park Soo-yeon took off her apron, rested her chin on her hands as if to show off, and asked Lin En with her big, watery eyes, "How was it? Was it okay?"

"Not bad!" Lynn nodded.

That's the truth.

He had originally thought it would be all pickled vegetables, but the current dishes were a far cry from what he expected.

While it can't compare to the vast and profound Chinese cuisine, it's definitely a feast.

"It seems Ms. Park is truly a good woman who knows how to manage a household!"

When she said the word "good," Lynn deliberately emphasized it slightly, her eyes sweeping over her high, firm chest.

"Of course, I'm very popular!"

Hearing the undisguised implication, Park Soo-yeon was not angry at all; instead, she covered her red lips and giggled.

The eyes that were looking at Lynn were almost brimming with tears.

"Ahem!"

Unable to bear it any longer, Katie coughed heavily twice with a dark face and coldly uttered, "I'm hungry."

At that moment, Katie felt extremely uncomfortable, as if thousands of ants were crawling all over her.

Watching Park Soo-yeon, that shameless woman, openly and secretly seduce Lin En, she felt extremely disgusted and uncomfortable, and even had murderous thoughts.

I wish I could rush to the kitchen right now, grab a cleaver, and kick this eyesore of a Korean woman out of the house!

But unfortunately, she couldn't...

The thought that the other party still held that fatal weakness made Katie grit her teeth and swallow her anger.

"Since you're hungry, let's eat."

Lynn took in Katie's little expressions and waved his hand.

Whatever the secrets between these two women, good food is always a good thing; let's fill our stomachs first.

Soon, a special dinner began.

The atmosphere in the restaurant became subtle at that moment.

The warm yellow spotlight gently illuminated the long dining table.

Lynn sat imposingly at the head of the table, Park Soo-yeon sat elegantly on the left, while Katie sat on the right with a sullen expression.

The scene looked incredibly heartwarming, yet it also carried an inexplicable eeriness.

Anyone looking in through the window would think this is an absolutely happy and harmonious family.

Lynn is a steady father and the head of the family.

The gentle and virtuous Park Soo-yeon is the mother and the mistress of the house.

And the young and beautiful Katie is their daughter.

But in fact……

Lynn was not the head of the household at all; his true identity was merely a tenant who paid rent.

And Park Soo-yeon, who is radiating the glow of a hostess, is actually a married woman living next door!

Of the three people, the only one who truly belonged to this house was Katie, who was sitting there sulking.

This complex relationship, as tangled as a knot, is utterly absurd!

The sizzling fat from the grilled meat filled the air, releasing a fragrant aroma.

But the dining table was unusually quiet; no one spoke, and the atmosphere was slightly awkward.

"Eat, eat, eat everything, don't be shy."

Lynn was the first to break the silence.

This afternoon, I had a fierce battle of wits at the Singh brothers' hideout, which was extremely mentally and physically exhausting. I'm starving by now.

After saying that, he immediately picked up his cutlery and began to eat heartily.

With Lynn taking the lead, Park Soo-yeon, who had been holding back, and Katie, who was seething with anger, finally started to use their forks.

With the gentle clinking of bowls and chopsticks, the previously tense atmosphere in the restaurant finally returned to its vibrant and lively state.

For a moment, a wonderful silence fell over the spacious restaurant.

About ten minutes later.

Park Soo-yeon was the first to put down her spoon and elegantly wipe her red lips, which were covered in a glossy lip gloss, with a napkin.

Then those peach blossom eyes, which seemed to drip with water, began to scan back and forth between Lynn and Katie opposite them.

"Ahem!"

A moment later, Park Soo-yeon suddenly coughed lightly.

He turned to look at Katie, his tone gentle yet carrying an undeniable air of authority:

"Katie, didn't you say you had something to do after dinner? You can go upstairs and get busy. You don't need to worry about this. I'll clean up the dishes later."

The words fell.

Katie's eating motion suddenly froze, her fork hovering in mid-air.

Her face, already flushed with frustration, now looked even more unsightly.

She bit her lower lip tightly, hesitating to make any further move, as if she were engaged in some kind of intense internal struggle.

Seeing Katie remain motionless, Park Soo-yeon's smile didn't change, but her voice gradually became more forceful: "Katie?"

The voice wasn't loud, but to Katie it sounded like the whispers of a demon.

Katie's body trembled violently, and a deep sense of humiliation and helplessness flashed in her eyes.

In the end, she finally gave in.

He could only reluctantly stand up, his voice barely audible, as if squeezed out from between his teeth: "I...I have something to do, I'll go upstairs first."

After saying that, she rushed towards the second-floor staircase like a deserter.

Throughout the entire process, he didn't even dare to look Lynn in the eye.

Lynn sat in the main seat, casually swirling a half-empty glass of red wine in her hand, without uttering a sound to stop him from beginning to end.

Watching Katie's retreating figure, his eyes narrowed slightly.

He knew that after so much buildup, the real show was finally about to begin.

"Bang!"

Lynn only slowly put down his knife and fork when he heard the dull thud of Katie's door closing upstairs.

He grabbed a tissue to wipe his mouth, then leaned back in his chair.

His deep gaze was fixed on Park Soo-yeon opposite him, his tone calm yet carrying a sense of pressure:

"Alright, now that there are no outsiders, Ms. Park, just say what you have to say. You went to all that trouble to get Katie away, surely not just to show off your cooking skills to me?"

"Mr. Lynn, what did you say?"

Park Soo-yeon blinked her watery eyes feigning surprise, a shy smile playing on her lips, and gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

"I don't understand what you mean."

Lynn didn't reply or make any move; she just leaned back quietly in her chair.

He stared intently at Park Soo-yeon with a sharp gaze that seemed to see through everything.

The atmosphere in the restaurant froze once again.

Under Lynn's intensely aggressive and oppressive gaze, Park Soo-yeon quickly found herself unable to cope.

"All right……"

Park Soo-yeon chuckled softly, her innocent expression vanishing.

Then, her watery, peach-blossom eyes narrowed slightly, she leaned forward closer to Lynn, and asked in a low voice, enunciating each word clearly:

"Mr. Lin, I'm curious... is it the younger Katie who tastes better, or the more mature Mrs. Hill?"

……