Chapter 537

When Zephyr returned to Royal Manor, Cordelia was learning from Helen in the kitchen. Helen reduced the heat while the soup in the clay pot bubbled. The whole house was aromatic and filled with simple warmth. “The last step is to add this… and done!” Helen taught Cordelia step by step, and the latter learned seriously. “That’s all?” “Yeap!” “Mm.” Cordelia took a deep breath. “It does smell better with these added.” “You and Mr. Z can both have some of this soup. Winter’s starting now, and it’s cold and dry. It’s time for some nourishment.” “Okay,” Cordelia assented with a smile, putting the lid back on the pot and turning the fire off. Helen was astonished. “Y-You’re not drinking?” “I’ll wait for him to return and have it together!” “Didn’t Mr. Z go to the manor today? He probably won’t be back so soon! Just have your portion and leave him his!” “No way! It isn’t the same eating by myself.” Cordelia smiled. “I want to wait for him!” The girl’s sweet voice jolted Zephyr, who