0445 Do you still need to disclose it? _1

Ruffy Smith paid no mind to Michael; instead, he entered the kitchen and began to help Ellen Young.

Now, he and Ellen Young were finally an item—at least that's what he declared.

He was preoccupied with interacting with Ellen Young and had no interest in anyone else.

It was only when he stayed by Ellen Young's side that Ruffy Smith realized a person only becomes bold when they are permitted.

For instance, even though he had liked Ellen Young before, he would never do anything impolite.

In the kitchen now, he haphazardly helped wash some vegetables, but spent the rest of the time gazing at Ellen Young.

Though her demeanor seemed ethereal, her grace while bustling about the kitchen gave her an extra sense of warmth and serenity.

She enjoyed cooking because creating delicious food was like her scholarly research, both yielding equally satisfying results; thus, she didn't find it bothersome.