The Graceful Patron

"Someone made this here last night—simmered it for hours, let it cool, and then chilled it," Celine said, nudging Stella's arm. "Otherwise, we wouldn't be lucky enough to enjoy it."

"Oh—" Grace and Faith grinned at her knowingly.

Stella chuckled and leaned back in her chair to rest. So that was why Nolan had come home so late last night—he'd been here tinkering around.

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