I've Been There Before (Grace and Caden) novel Chapter 180

Meanwhile, Caden was at the Shaw Manor.

“Welcome back, sir.”

Caden gave a curt reply and handed the woolen trench coat to Mr. Garcia. He asked, “Is the lunch ready?”

“The lunch has already been long ready. There are black chicken with herbs soup, sautéed lily bulbs and celery, and steamed whitebait and egg. All are made from the freshest ingredients.”

Caden nodded. “Prepare each dish, put them on a tray and give it to me.”

Mr. Garcia who was attentive and cautious in his work replied. “The dishes have already been placed on the tray.”

“Give it to me.” Caden carried the tray and went to the second floor. The sound of his car’s engine had caught Sam’s attention when he came back. Now that Sam no longer had the power, Caden only let him stayed at the manor until his retirement as an act to appreciate him as his past servant.

“Come and have your meal, Grace.” Caden placed the tray on top of the bedside cabinet and Grace was shocked as she never expected him to return at this point of time. “Why are you here?”

“The company’s idle these days and there’s not much things to deal with.” He took the bowl on the tray while saying and scooped a spoonful of black chicken with herbs soup. “Come. Have some soup first.” Gazing at the spoon which was brought close to her lips, she did not have any appetite though the smell of the soup was pleasant. “I’m not hungry.”

“Have a little.”

“I want to sleep now.”

“Sleep after you’ve had it.” Grace stared at the spoon with soup in it and went silent. She then extended her hand. “I’ll have it myself.”