Chapter 233

Checking her watch, she saw it was a little past four in the afternoon. Aiden and his company would be back soon, no doubt. Willow quickly washed her hands and headed to the kitchen. She passed the courtyard where her gaze fell upon two little ones engrossed in drawing and writing on a table. Noticing Willow, Jason quickly set down his pen, "Sister-in-law, let me help you light the fire!" Ivy also piped up cheerfully, "Ivy will pick vegetables!" Willow smiled, patting their heads as she glanced at the table. That glance drew a look of surprise from her. "Jason, Ivy, is this your work?" In the hands of the two little ones were Dali brand automatic pencils, a special gift Aiden brought back for them. In this era, an automatic pencil was a rare commodity. These two treasured them immensely, not even wanting to use an extra lead. For their handwriting and drawing practice, they usually used the sand table that Willow prepared for them. But at the moment, some slightly yellowed paper was fi