Tyrone paused halfway up the stairs and placed the bag in front of her.

"Tt's a cupcake for you, Sabrina."

Sabrina gazed at him, dumbstruck.

Since Sabrina had joined the Blakely family, Tyrone had maintained a neutral stance towards her, neither distant nor affectionate. So, it came as a surprise when he suddenly presented her with a cupcake.

Sabrina wondered what might have prompted this unexpected gesture.

"You don't Like it?" Tyrone inquired, observing her puzzled expression.

Swiftly shaking her head, Sabrina then enthusiastically nodded.

How could she possibly dislike it?

She had once observed a classmate savoring this particular cupcake; the treats from this bakery commanded a hefty price. She remembered tasting a slice of their Matcha cupcake, the flavor had etched itself into her memory.

In those days, her father's income merely sufficed for their duo, he didn't skimp on her necessities. Yet, this cupcake was extravagantly priced, a luxury unaffordable by households such as theirs.

“I'm happy to see you enjoy it." Tyrone shared a soft smile, then made his way to the stairs.

Rooted in her spot, Sabrina couldn't tear her eyes off the cupcake. She only snapped back to reality as Tyrone ascended the stairs, calling out, "Thank you.”

Regardless of whether Tyrone heard her gratitude, Sabrina knew her voice was dripping with delight.

This occasion marked the first time their exchange had evolved beyond casual greetings.

Their relationship seemed to have advanced significantly, all thanks to a cupcake.

Clasping the bag holding the cupcake, she stared at it, beaming.

Suddenly, even her boring math and physics homework appeared delightful. She decided to complete her assignments swiftly, rewarding herself with the cupcake.

Just as planned, she finished her work thirty minutes ahead of her usual timing. She carefully unwrapped the cupcake package, as though it was a priceless artifact.

Rather than diving into the cupcake, she spent some time capturing its allure on her phone.

However, she wasn't content with the pictures she took.