My Pretty Sweetheart novel Chapter 238

Minnie must be waiting for something to be done in the kitchen. I removed my shoes and let out a sigh of relief as there was no one in sight.

Then, I entered the kitchen. Minnie heard the noise and couldn't help but be frightened. She said in shock, "Oh dear! You startled me, Arianna. How did you make no sound when you're walking?"

Patting her chest to calm herself, she looked at me and asked, "You've just come home, aren't you? Are you hungry? Come and see what I've made." With that, she took the lid off the pot.

A strong aroma filled my nose. I couldn't help feeling hungry at the smell of it. I smiled and said, "Minnie, what did you make? It smells good!"

She replied with pride, "It's crucian carp soup. I added some special seasoning to it to enhance the fragrance. Go wait for it outside. It'll be done in a while. Then you can taste it."

Minnie then shooed me out of the kitchen. She had always felt that the kitchen was too dangerous for a pregnant lady to be in.

Otherwise, I would have stayed in the kitchen longer.

In the end, I waited at the table quietly.

After a while, she served the soup and said, "Be careful, it's hot. Wait for it to cool down." Then, she took a long look at me.

She wanted to say something, but she caught herself. As I blew on the soup, naturally, I could tell she had something to say.

After a pause, I broke the silence, "Minnie, if you have something to say, just say it. I'm listening!"

She smiled and, somewhat awkwardly, said, "Arianna, truth be told, I shouldn't be prying into both of your business. However, I've been observing what's happening. I've been there and done that. If I don't say anything, you and Master Hendrix are going to drift more distant. I would be letting Master Roberts down."

Understanding her pure intentions, I smiled knowingly, "Minnie, please don't think that way. I appreciate your care for me over the years. I've already regarded you as a family of my own. Just say anything that's on your mind. I should listen to your advice as you've experienced many things in your lifetime."

Minnie sighed, "Master Hendrix has been in the study since he came home, but I think he injured his back. Why don't you bring some soup to him and check on his injury? And maybe even talk things through with him while you're at it?"