Chapter 497

In the afternoon, Marianne prepared ingredients to make soup for Wendy and me.

Wendy, having finished her work, followed Marianne around, praising her skill and calling her a talented chef.

"Ms. Smith, you're making me blush so much I can hardly work," Marianne said, her face flushed with a shy smile as she lowered her head slightly.

As Wendy was about to continue her flattery, I tugged at her sleeve. "Wendy, I think Marianne gets the point. If you need something, just ask."

Marianne was like a caring elder to me, and she'd rarely refuse a request if she could manage it. Too much flattery might make her uncomfortable.

"I was hoping you could make an extra portion of soup," Wendy said, her eyes full of hope. "Is that okay, Marianne?"

"Of course!" Marianne agreed immediately. "I'll prepare some extra ingredients."

"Thank you! Could you put the extra portion in a thermos?" Wendy asked.

"Is it for a late-night snack, Ms. Smith?"

"No, I'm going to give it to someone."

Having known