Chapter 1746

Charmine did not return, even as noon came. Thinking of how tired Charmine could be, and not wanting her to trouble herself to cook upon her return, Anthony turned to the kitchen and started preparing lunch. He made a pork rib soup with the cooker. Following that, he turned to the farm and picked a handful of fresh radish sprouts. Chris was not home when he returned. Anthony did not hesitate, however. Seeing that it was still early, he placed the vegetables aside and recalled the chores that needed to be done on that day. He looked around and saw nothing to do. He went into the room and tidied it, wanting to provide Charmine a comfortable environment. Within ten minutes, however, he caught a whiff of something burning. Frowning, Anthony walked out to the yard and spotted smoke coming from the kitchen. He quickly walked over to see the pot over the flame, only then recalling that he had been brewing soup! Anthony frowned and quickly turned off the fire and gas. As a