The Long-Lost Son

A few minutes later, Beatrice and Nathaniel returned.

"Here we are, here we are." Joanne and Chloe eagerly took the things from their hands, one in front, the other behind.

"Bea, did anything good happen while you and Mr. Maxwell were out grocery shopping?" In the kitchen, Joanne was picking vegetables and gossiping at the same time.

Beatrice quickly washed and chopped the vegetables, working ener