Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"What? You're not even pregnant, and you're hogging the chicken soup? That's not really fair, is it?"

"That big pot of soup, you think you can finish it all?" Beverley couldn't believe the nonsense coming out of her mouth. "Of course I can."

"What are you trying to say?"

Millie dropped the pretense. "Well, since it was made for me, it's probably best if others don't drink it, don't you think?" "Fine," Beverley said, putting the bowl down with a scoff, "then enjoy it all by yourself!"

And with that, she turned and left.

Millie smirked triumphantly, glancing over the two bowls of soup on the table with disdain before heading back to her room.

"Why didn't you eat your chicken soup?!" Millie, just waking up from a nap, yawned and replied, "Just wasn't in the mood for it anymore, is there a problem?" "You-"

"Beverley, could you knock before entering my room next time? You might startle the baby."

Beverley was speechless.

At night, Millie sat in the living room watching TV.

Beverley suggested she take a walk in the garden for the baby's health, but Millie ignored her.

"Beverley, since you're so free, why don't you run out and get me some clam chowder? From that place downtown, you know, Old Joe's, they have the best taste." Beverley glanced outside; it was already dark.

Driving downtown would take at least an hour, round trip nearly two, and for what? Clam chowder?

Even if she went, it'd be cold by the time she got back.

I ask Sadie to whip up something similar here at

don't close till eleven, if you

say the least. Standing in line

What was she thinking!

you think I want to eat it? It's the

you don't go, I won't be able to sleep tonight. If I can't

I shouldn't be stressed

sighed, "I'll send the driver.

It wouldn't cost much.

"But the baby said he wants it bought

a loss

et fel?

is when you're not loved," Millie said with a look of disappointment, "Ugh..

twitching in an effort to

that, she stormed out, calling the

you wash

I'm craving clam chowder; could you

"But ma'am has already gone out to get

how long am I supposed to wait? I want

back, then

need. I want to try both, homemade and from

was at

What a day!

trip was far from pleasant. A downpour started, and Old Joe's was tucked away in a back alley, requiring a walk