He must have heard her footsteps because he looked up and smiled. “You’re just in time,” he said, his tone light and teasing. “You have ten minutes to refresh before we eat.”
Livia felt a wide smile spread across her face as she dropped her bag by the door and stepped further into the room. “It smells amazing in here,” she said, her voice filled with genuine appreciation.
“Good,” Henry replied with a grin. “I’ve got roasted chicken in the oven and mashed potatoes almost ready. Go wash up, it’ll be ready by the time you’re done.”
Her heart swelled at the care and thought he’d put into everything. “Alright,” she said, giving him one last smile before heading toward the bathroom.
As she freshened up, she couldn’t help but marvel at how much her life had changed in such a short time. A wee
