“So you’re really going?” Lupine asked softly, “Do you think we should ask more people to come along? What if she pulls some tricks?”

Charlotte smirked. “It’s no big deal if she does that.”

“What are we doing then?”

“Go and check if the soup is ready.” Charlotte changed the topic. “Peel a few potatoes too. I’m making some spicy and sour shredded potatoes. Dr. Felch loves it.”

“Okay.” Lupine went right into the kitchen and got to work.

continued boiling her tea until Hayley got back from the market. She had

the pears with her and started making

sun set at six in the evening. Sam was baking him some sweet potatoes when Lupine brought him some

few dishes and everyone gathered

long after everyone started eating, Bruce arrived with his men. Charlotte asked them to join them for dinner, but he said they had already eaten. He went over to Lupine and passed her a pair of car keys. “Mr. Nacht asked me to bring an extra car for you guys. Do you need anything

“Nope, we’re good. Thanks.”

them some drinks and the men thanked

should go home earlier. The children are still waiting for you at home,” Dr. Felch said as he ate, “Remember to bring them

not even done eating yet. Why are you in a hurry to send me off?” Charlotte said begrudgingly, “You didn’t even thank me for making all this

out loud. “Come on, I’m just worried about you and

know. I’ll get

to wash her hands before coming back to bid everyone

you, Ms. Lindberg,”

sure that Charlotte and Lupine had left, Bruce went back to the courtyard and passed Zachary’s health report and

a candle so Dr. Felch could see clearly, but still, the old man’s eyesight was

the old man

city, Lupine drove to

lot when she

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