Chapter 103

Marie struggled to maintain a neutral facial expression as Steven shot daggers at Rick.

Uh oh. Somebody was in big trouble. She hadn't intended to trick Steven into eating any of her cookies. In fact, after he had rejected them, she had been content to package it and share with people in the office. She had even begun making donuts when Rick sauntered into the kitchen, asked for some cookies and asked her if he could give Steven some.

“No. He said he didn't want any.” She had responded but Rick had said,

“I bet he does. Granny says Alden is a stubborn old man. I think Uncle Steve is just like him. They have the same frown and everything.”

Little Rick was right. Steven was just as grumpy as his grandfather.

“I bet he wanted some cookies but was too stubborn to have some because he's fighting with you.”

“Very astute of you to deduce, young detective.” She had said and then smiled as he took five cookies from the tray and asked her to follow him.

“Where are we going?”

“I want to show you