Part 22

Tamagoyaki—Rolled omelet. Beef teriyaki. Miso soup. Flavia is preparing ingredients and seasonings to make the three dishes her mother desires. Simultaneously, Abigail enters with an order note in her hand.

They cook dishes with most of the main ingredients already available, so it doesn't take long for them to finish and serve. Abigail places some of the cooked food on a tray and takes it out of the kitchen. Shortly afterward, she returns and places more food on the tray. This time, Flavia follows her with a tray containing food in her hands.

She pauses when she sees the figure at the table with her family. Flavia swallows, trying to steady her heartbeat before continuing her steps.

"Mom's order!" Flavia hears her stepmother clap her hands and cheer as Flavia places the steaming dishes in front of her.

"Finish it, Ma. Don't leave anything." Flavia instructs politely. Without being asked, her mother eagerly nods and starts reaching for the spoon.

Claire sips her soup and happily