CHAPTER 28. DEAL

Sarah lifted her half-filled cup of coffee close to her nose and inhaled deeply, savoring its rich aroma. "Hmmm... It smells nice, " she murmured, appreciating its sweet scent. She took a few sips, dropped the mug gently into a saucer, and tilted her head towards Cecilia's room, calling out her name in a friendly tone. "Cecilia... Breakfast's ready," she called out, returned to her coffee, and resumed her ritual, again sipping, savoring, and sniffing the coffee's sweet aroma. The sweet smell of coffee hovering all through the dining was what welcomed Cecilia as she made her way to the dining table. "Easy there..." Sarah said to Cecilia as they sat on one of the chairs. "Thank you, Sarah," Cecilia responded with a warm smile. "Look at you..." Sarah said, gazing at her with a teasing glint in her eyes. "See how fat you're becoming; look at your face growing fat, your feet are becoming bigger. Who would think that you could gain weight, Cecilia.”? She let out a little laughter. "H