Chapter 26 WOULDN’T THAT BE INAPPROPRIATE?

— Elaeya —

Kaden was right about the smell. I made sure to wash thoroughly before I went down for breakfast.

Of course, omelets were already prepared and served when I walked into the kitchen.

I was used to being alone, do things on my own, in silence, but this morning, the silence was weighing on me, and I sat at the counter instead while Mrs. Raynolds took care of washing the pan.

“Were the books I lend you yesterday useful?” she asked me after...