Chapter 1950

"Are you hungry? Breakfast is ready. But since Briarpatch is so remote and has suffered years of drought, there aren't many fresh fruits and vegetables. The food will be quite simple." As Manfred asked, he explained the situation. He knew Vivian wasn't picky about food, but he still felt that now that he had the ability to provide better for her, he didn't want her to settle for less. Even the slightest discomfort on her part made him uneasy. Vivian really was a bit hungry. "It's fine. Simple meals are healthier anyway." In a place like Briarpatch, just having food to eat was already a blessing. So many displaced people out there couldn't even get a bowl of soup. "After breakfast, I'll be quite busy. The next couple of days will be hectic. If you get bored, you can ask Kemp or the others to take you out for a walk," Manfred added. If he had known there would be so much to handle here, he might have assigned someone else to the task. But then again, coming to Briarpatch had all