If anyone was ever going to step into this kitchen after Margaret…It would be them.Not because they could replace her, nobody could.
But because they bring warmth into the room the same way she used to.
And suddenly I know.
There's absolutely no way I'm letting them do this for free. I glance around the kitchen quietly while they continue arguing about whether too much pepper ruins soup.
Zane is definitely paying them.
Well. Maybe not directly, necause if I offer money outright, they'll all look offended and probably throw vegetables at my head.
Especially Tessa.
So we'll hav to be sneaky about it, maybe gift cards?Or fake "bonuses." Or honestly just forcing Zane to transfer money into their accounts without warning.
The thought almost makes me smile into my drink.
Then from upstairs, faintly:
"Elaine!"
I blink before groaning softly.
"That man has survived being shot and somehow still found the strength to become needy."
The girls burst into laughter immediately.
