Mark stood in front of the pot of food he was cooking. He watched the big pot boil and then glanced away, his eyes traveling to the wall clock he had recently hung on the kitchen wall.
It was 9pm already and Alice hadn't called to let him know if she would be having dinner there or outside. He was still cooking regardless.
He wouldn't want to disappoint her.
'I hope she's safe.' he thought, looking away.
He had a pink apron on and a spoon in his hand. He was no different from a nanny at this point since he prioritized Alice's needs before his.
But he wasn't complaining. He loved that he could be by her side like this.
"If she doesn't eat tonight, I'll heat it up for her tomorrow." He muttered, still watching the food as it boiled violently. "I... Still haven't apologized."
As soon as he said that, he heard someone putting in the front door code and went out. The door opened and Alice walked in. With Leo.
