Chapter 52 In The Midst Of Family

• Castello was standing over the electric cooker, vehemently stirring foodstuff in a large frying pan while engaging in a seemingly interesting gist with Maxine, who was dutifully cutting vegetables.
• Hollis led me to the dining table beside the kitchen counter where scented candles and a table set for four waited for us.
• “Wait,” I said, adjusting onto the seat Hollis pulled out for me. “Where were all of you, before now? I didn’t see any of you when I entered the living room earlier.” I queried.