Chapter 247

Calvin was impressively thorough in his preparations.

For Helena, the only elder in the Vane family, he brought deep-sea fish oil to help nourish her health.

For the Vanes' wives, he picked up some honey cakes from a famous bakery in Concord City, and for the Vane brothers, he gave them coffee his family had sent before Christmas.

Finally, Calvin pulled out a small, delicate cloth pouch. Inside wa