In the kitchen at that moment, Matilda donned her apron, ready to begin preparing the ingredients for a special meal, with Jacob by her side to lend a helping hand.


    Jacob stood nearby, doing his utmost to assist her with diligence and care.


    He had long envisioned this day—the day he could finally cook a hearty dinner alongside his cherished Matilda.


    After more than twenty years, he was astounded that his dream was finally bing a reality.


    Matilda, too, felt a wave of emotions wash over her. Having spent over two decades in the United States with her husband, she and Jacob often cooked together, but this experience felt uniquely special.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    With him beside her, she sensed an endless intimacy that filled her with joy. The thought of cooking for him and sharing this time in the kitchen brought her immense happiness.


    As they worked side by side, their bodies inevitably brushed against one another, creating moments of idental contact. Each time their hands grazed, their cheeks flushed with warmth.


    After all, they shared a rich history; they were each other’s first love, having given their hearts and innocence to one another.


    Even after so many years, the memories of their past surged to the forefront whenever they were together.


    There was an undeniable chemistry between them, a maic pull that echoed the attraction that draws lovers together.


    As Jacob assisted Matilda, he often felt an overwhelming urge to pull her into his arms and hold her tightly.


    Yet, each time, his shyness would take over, quelling his impulse.


    Matilda, typically adept at managing household tasks, felt a bit out of sorts today. With her first love so close, she found it hard to concentrate on her cooking.


    While chopping and preparing ingredients, she almost cut herself on more than one asion, distracted by Jacob’s presence.


    Jacob, too, struggled to focus. Instead of concentrating on washing vegetables, his thoughts were entirely consumed by Matilda.


    In that moment, he began to question their decision to move into the vi at Thompson First.


    If they were still in the cozy kitchen of his old house, their bodies would naturally be closer as they worked together to prepare dinner.


    However, the spacious kitchen in the vi allowed for ample room, making it easy for them to work without much interaction.


    This meant Jacob had toe up with creative reasons to get closer to Matilda.<fnc0d0> The rightful source is FindN0vel</fnc0d0>


    He wrestled with his feelings for a long time, unable to summon the courage to embrace her. Each time he found the bravery to act, his shyness would resurface, causing him to retreat.


    Then, as Matilda began to add shrimp to the pan for her stir-fried dish, Jacob finally gathered his courage. He wrapped his arms around her from behind and, with a nervous excitement, whispered, “Matilda, I’ve missed you so much over thesest twenty years.”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>