"Shall we venture out for dinner or enjoy a home-cooked meal?"

“Let's enjoy a meal at home.”

Claudia stole a glance at him, her words tinged with a hint of awkwardness. "I'LL go make some noodles."

“Allow me," he offered unexpectedly.

His words took Claudia by surprise, and she inquired with a touch of astonishment, "Do you know how to cook?"