Chapter 10
Phoebe turned with a spatula in her hand and greeted, “Good morning, Evelyn!”
Feeling guilty. Evelyn took the spatula from her. “You’re such a thoughtful girl, getting up so early to do all this. I can take care of breakfast from now on. There’s still plenty of time. You young falls should sleep in a little more.”
“It’s fine, Evelyn.” Phoebe replied. “I’ve been getting up at this hour in the countryside, so I’m used to it.”
While Evelyn continued prapacing breakfast, Phoebe started cleaning up.
When the Locke family members and Natalia came downstairs, they found Phoebe diligently wiping the coffee table with a cloth.
Evelyn, while setting the table, praised Phoebe in front of Celeste. “Today’s breast was made by Phoebe. Not only did she cook, but she’s also helping to clean up What a hardworking young lady!*
Celeste surveyed the abundant realdast spread, knowing it must have taken a good amount of time to prepare. “Fifi, what time did you wake up?”
“I got up round00 am,” Phoebe replied “No need to worry, Mrs. Locke. I’m used to waking up early in the countryside.”
Natalie sighed inwardly, realizing why the original subject had been perceived as lazy and greedy. She had thought walking up at 7:00 am was early enough, only to discover that Phoebe was even more dedicated
Natalie had no intention of getting swept up in Phoebe’s routine of waking up at 5 am daily to make breakfast. Doing housework was fine, but who said it had to be done in the morning? It was just like those employees who stayed late at work to impress their bosses.
Natalie smiled at Phoebe, her tone a mix of admiration and a bit of guilt. “Thoabe, you wake up even aller than Evelyn, don’t you? From now on, when you get up, let me know–I’d love to cook with you! I may not be the best cook, but I can definitely lend a hand”
As soon as Natalie finished speaking. Evelyn’s diverfull expression froze. If Natale and Phoebe were up making breakfast, what would that leave for her to do?
teras quickly flicked over to Celeste and Giden before she added, “I’m up early because of my age, so I’ll take care of breakfast myself. You two don’t need to worry about it.‘
Celeste served each of them a piece of pancake and added, “Yes, you young folks should enjoy some extra sleep. Now, sit down and eat!”
The family settled in and began to dig into their meal.
Gideon savored the scrambled eggs and tried the pancake, modding in approval at Phoebe. Not bad at all, rifi
“I’m glad you like it,” Phoebe replied modestly.
Glancing Natalie, she asked, “Is it to your taste, Nattle? Since we’re both from the same hometown, er tastes should align.”
Natalie beamed and complimented her, “Yes, Phoebe! Your cooling is fantastic!1 want to train to cook from you.”
Clook a bite of the scrambled eggs and said, “You two shouldn’t be so preoccupied with cooling every day. You’ve just arrived in Kingston, so take this opportunity to explore a bit.
Celeste glanced at James, ready to suggest betale them out for fun.
However, the found him in a dare, absentmindedly polding at his eggs with his fork. She decided to hold back the rest of her suggestion, realizing taking Natalie and Phoebe out herself would be wiser.
Phoebe, we observant, focused her attention on fames “What do you like to eat for breakfast, James? I can whip something up tomorrow.”
Still groggy from being dragged out of bad by Gideon, ama yened and replied, “No need. I’m not picky and will eat anything.”
Gideon frowned at James‘ lazy attitude and scolded, “Look at yourself. You’re 18 now, yet you’ve never even set foot in the kitchen, until Fiti,”
“Exactly Daughters are so considerate,” Celeste said, agreeing with ja
laman hadn’t expected to be reprimanded so early in the morning After swallowing a bite of his pancake, he shot back, “Dad, I’m not stepping into the kitchen for your own good. With my poolding skills, would you dare to eat anything! made?”
Evelyn stepped in to smooth things over, saying, “The kitchens women’s domain. James just needs to find a wife who can cook”
“Which lady would ever look his way?” Gideon scoffed, disdain watten on his face. Wiping his mouths with a napkin, he stood up and said, “I’m heading to the military district. You all enjoy your baldeL
Not long after Gideon eft, everyone finished their meal, Evelyn headed to the kitchen to clean up while James went upstairs for a nap
Turning to Natale and Phoebo, Celeste said, “I took the day off today and won’t be going to work. Let’s go to Amity Supermarket and pick out some new clothes for you twa
Both of them ware may be homespun shuts that might have passed for acceptable in the countryside, but in Kingston, they appeared quite out of place.
Phoebe’s shirt had patches, and Naralie’s was hardly any better. Both were relying on their good locks to make up for it
Now that they lived in the Lock residence, how they presented themselves reflected on the family. If they continued to dress in their countryside attire, it would likely invite cuticksm. So, when Celeste sted shopping for new sui lits, neither hesitated to agree
