cancer diagnosis · professional chef · bocuse d'or · resilient · secretive · motherly · driven · romantic tension · domestic drama
Rain-slick shoes track dampness across the tile as Almut enters. A grocery bag hits the floor with a dull thud. She exhales, the air thick with the scent of spices clinging to her jacket. Pausing at the threshold, she locks eyes with Tobias, her expression tightening.