Chapter 57

Natalie grabbed a bundle of dried sage and lit it, waving the smoke all over Stephen. Stephen coughed and waved his hand in protest. "Alright, alright. That's enough. I'm starving. Do we have anything to eat?" Natalie said, "If Mom and Dad were here, they'd definitely make you change your clothes before letting you in." "At least I didn't end up in prison," Stephen said before walking toward the dining room. A variety of dishes had already been set on the table. Stephen sat down, picked up the cutlery, and started wolfing down the food. "Your cooking is amazing, Natalie. Whoever marries you will strike gold. Jeffrey was living in bliss without realizing it." Natalie sat beside him and said, "Steph, I know you stood up for me this time, but I really hope you can be a bit more rational and stop stirring up trouble." His spoon froze in mid-air. Then, he forced himself to swallow what was in his mouth before he asked, "Nat, tell me the truth. How did you get me out?" Stephen might