Unexpected Encounter

When Beatrice woke up after a sound sleep, she didn't see Max.

She sat up abruptly and shouted, "Max?"

No one answered her. She immediately got out of bed and ran out.

Suddenly, she smelled a burning smell in the living room. She ran into the kitchen and saw Max kneeling on a stool with a spatula in his hand.

Beatrice couldn't help laughing but felt sad. She called Max's name in a low voice.

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