Chapter 41 Burn

• "She will be seven next week. Why didn't anyone tell me?” Stacy was surprised at the revelation. She never thought Cherry’s birthday would come up so soon and no one bothered to tell her about it. "But… why is Mr. Yates mad at Cherry for entering the kitchen?” Stay pondered. "I knew it! Cherry was hiding something from me and right now Mr. Yates is really angry about it. I'm sure I will receive some scolding soon for letting her in.”
• "You're still young, Cherry. None of you should venture into the kitchen again," Bruce firmly declared. "I'll be hiring a new chef to replace William shortly. In the meantime, no one must enter the kitchen under any circumstances. I won't risk your safety for the sake of a meal. If you need food, get it from a reputable nearby eatery with high standards of food preparation. Safety comes first he stated with resolve.
• "Dad, I prefer homemade food over getting it from outside," Cherry objected, approaching Bruce and gently taking hold of his wrist as she pleaded. "Can I at least help with the dishes? I want to learn how to do them. As a girl, I believe it's important to learn these basic skills."