Maggie Green's Sweet & Sneaky Treat

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The warm, buttery scent of Maggie Green’s latest creation, a deceptively simple-looking shortbread, filled her sun-drenched kitchen with an almost tangible comfort. She hummed a quiet tune, her movements graceful and precise as she dusted the golden-brown squares with a final sprinkle of vanilla sugar. This particular batch, however, held a secret known only to her, a hidden core of tart raspberry jam that promised a burst of surprise with every bite. Across the room, Johnny Love leaned against the marble countertop, his playful gaze tracking her every move with a mixture of admiration and sheer hunger. He was ostensibly there to taste-test, but his real mission, a sweet and sneaky theft of a treat, was about to commence. “They look perfect, Maggie,” he murmured, his voice a low rumble that contrasted with the cheerful clinking of her measuring spoons. With a magician’s sleight of hand, he casually palmed one of the still-warm cookies, its heat a delightful secret against his skin. Maggie, pretending to be utterly absorbed in arranging the remaining shortbread on a ceramic platter, allowed a tiny, knowing smile to touch her lips. She had seen his reflection in the polished surface of the oven door, a silent witness to his charmingly predictable thievery. This little game of cat and mouse, played out with pastries and pretend ignorance, was their own unique recipe for a perfect afternoon.