The air was thick with the fragrance of the meal, a simple spread of home-cooked dishes. While not extravagant or particularly elaborate, the ordinariness of it all stirred a profound emotion within Ryan. He felt a warmth he had been yearning for, a sense of belonging, of family.
Taking a bite of mushroom, he savored the familiar flavors, the warmth spreading through him like a comforting embrace. He, Eudora, a family – was it truly possible?
“Does it taste alright?” Eudora asked, her voice soft and caring, instantly easing Ryan's anxieties.
He nodded, a smile gracing his lips. Eudora, ever attentive, then picked up a piece of meat from the dish he favored most – the chicken, shredded to perfection, its sweetness mingling with the freshness of the mushrooms and vegetables, creating a sy
