CH.26

Emmeline sensed Yuna wasn't as harsh as her icy exterior suggested.

She found Minnie actively chopping vegetables and meat on the large island that sat in the middle of the space when she arrived in the spacious and modern kitchen.

Minnie wore a flirty peach dress that showed off her toned, tanned legs. Even while working, she looked effortlessly stylish, making Emmeline glance down at her own simple outfit with a momentary pang of envy.

"Emmeline is here," Yuna announced.

Minnie set down her knife and enveloped Emmeline in a warm, exuberant hug despite having seen her earlier. "We can use two extra sets of hands in here!" She patted her new friend’s back affectionately, feigning annoyance in her usual playful way. "Glad to see you, I guess. Though I was hoping for a strapping young man to help instead."

Emmeline rolled her eyes good-naturedly. "Sorry to disappoint. You'll have to make do with little old me."

Then her brows furrowed in confusion. "But I saw so many servants milling ab