When Joseph came back from work, he found Chloe in the kitchen, chopping potatoes with a knife. She looked as if she had a deep grudge against the potatoes, for she was smashing instead of chopping them.

“Who upset you?”

Chloe paused and turned around to look at him, knife in hand.

“A moron,” she said begrudgingly.

‘Yes, a moron. And that nutjob of a moron is your nephew!’

After a look of confusion, Joseph went upstairs to clean up.

For dinner tonight, they had beef potato stew, oven-roasted vegetables, and Greek salad.

“I took a crash course on cooking today. Want to try the result of my learning?” Chloe asked.

said, “Well, there isn’t much difference from

okay?” Chloe replied. “Give me a

“We’ll see,” Joseph said.

not great, he enjoyed the

room to continue her work after dinner. Shortly after, Emily called and said that Jake had come to her

my door. He’s going on about some heirloom bracelet

claims that it must be at my place,” Emily

he

eyes and said,

a precious family heirloom that I had planned to give to my future wife,” Jake pleaded, as though he had

middle of Dixie Street in an hour and I’ll return the bracelet,” Chloe sald firmly, “Stop bothering Em or

on private property.”

had presented her with the bracelet with great enthusiasm. She had been over the moon, believing that she had gained not only Jake’s approval but also

belongings, including the bracelet. She could not recall if she had disposed of it or if it was still tucked away in her jewelry box or if it was somewhere back in her

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