RBD 95

“If Lady Milena keeps acting like this, your mother will feel heavy-hearted too.”

Rudrick gently comforted Milena again.

“…Sniff, okay.”

Milena nodded, sniffing softly.

Rosie gave a small look of thanks to Cecilia and Rudrick, then seated her daughter.

Cecilia and Rudrick also sat down.

Then Rosie spoke with an embarrassed expression.

“I hope I’m not serving such simple food to such important guests…”

“What? Not at all!”

“Please don’t think that way. We’re happy just to receive such a heartfelt meal.”

Rudrick and Cecilia quickly shook their heads in shock.

“Mom! What do you mean simple?!”

Milena also raised her voice seriously.

“My mom’s cooking is the best in the world!”

“Oh my, alright.”

Rosie smiled shyly—

but she looked happy.

“Wait a moment, I’ll serve the stew first.”

Clink.

Rosie dipped the ladle deep into the pot.

Warm steam rose up.

“Here…”

She served a generous portion of…