Chapter 256

Jasmine smiled and brought over two bowls of soup, one for each of them. Joshua wasn't particularly hungry, but a bowl of hot soup at night felt comforting. The broth was rich and flavorful. He sipped it with quiet satisfaction. After finishing both the soup and the meat, he smiled. "My friend's free-range chickens are the real deal. Like they say back in Yvoria, a good chicken should actually taste like chicken." Jasmine knew he was especially fond of Yvoria's food culture. Even though he was from Baelbury, he had fully embraced the customs of Yvoria. Suddenly, Joshua seemed to remember something and rubbed his temples. "My friend from Sundrelle said he's sending me ten pounds of lamb and ten pounds of beef. Looks like we're going to be eating a lot this Christmas." Jasmine looked a little anxious, already wondering how they'd handle all that meat. Joshua added, "I've got two more weeks of work, then I'll be on vacation. I'll make lamb soup for you. My roast beef and lamb aren't