Chapter 769

In the kitchen, Lexi stood on a little stool, staring curiously at the bubbling oatmeal in the pot. "Mommy, why does the oatmeal make bubbles?" Lexi asked. "Lexi, do you remember anything else that makes bubbles?" Linda quizzed. Lexi tapped her chin in mock. "I remember my teacher said only fish can make bubbles! But oatmeal is made from oats, right? Why does it make bubbles, too? That's too strange," Lexi commented. Linda lifted Lexi down from the stool. "That's because we use water to cook oatmeal, and when the water boils, it turns into lots of tiny bubbles," Linda explained while holding Lexi's hand and leading her out of the kitchen. "But as for the exact reason why it happens, I'm not sure either. Maybe one day, I can explain it to you when I learn more. For now, just remember not to get too close to the stove, okay?" It's very hot, and if you get burned, it will make Daddy and I very sad." Lexi nodded, half understanding and half distracted. Since it was lunchtime, Willi