Chapter 763

We all headed upstairs together, and I opened the door to let them in. This was Marie's and Zane's first visit to my apartment. Zane had long since forgotten his earlier sadness. He curiously explored my small space. "This is my first time here. Ms. Nancy. Even though your place is small, it has everything. It's kind of fun. Is this—" "Hey, have some decorum! That's Ms. Nancy's bedroom. You can't just wander in." Jonah grabbed Zane by the shoulder and steered him toward the kitchen. "Ms. Nancy is the head chef today, and we're just her helpers. Let's go. You tear the vegetables into leaves, and I'll wash them." "That's a piece of cake for me! Let's race and see who does it faster and better!" Zane was still just a kid. He wanted to compete with Jonah. The two of them quickly squeezed into the kitchen, and the atmosphere shifted from quiet to lively. In the now-quiet living room, I poured a glass of water and brought it over to Marie, who had been silently observing since we arr