Chapter 125

Maeve’s POV

The aroma of garlic and herbs filled the spacious kitchen, mingling with the sizzle of the last pan cooling on the stove.

I’d just finished plating the lunch: a hearty spread of roasted chicken with lemon and thyme, garlic mashed potatoes, fresh green beans sautéed with almonds, and a simple garden salad drizzled with balsamic.

A homemade apple pie waited on the counter for dessert, it