Humans were strange creatures.
The next day soon arrived.
The night before, Tremaine told Yesseca that Montez had recovered. His high fever had also subsided and he was in good condition.
However, Yesseca was still a little worried.
So after Tremaine went to the president's office and when she found that Madam Quartley was not at home, she sneaked into Montez's room.
However, as soon as she headed upstairs, she heard a voice coming from the hall.
"Mother, can I not drink the chicken soup? I don't like it." This was Montez's voice.
Soon after, Qiana's voice rang out as well, "Montez, you're a good kid. I specifically made this for you. Though you have recovered, you're still weak. You need to drink some soup to replenish your nutrients."
"Mom, it tastes really bad."
"I'll bring you some candies after you finish the soup. Is that better?"
"Alright then." Montez reluctantly agreed.
Qiana went to get some candies for Montez but spotted Yesseca by the landing of the stairs.
She immediately walked over quickly and said respectfully, "Miss Cowell."
Yesseca lowered her voice and said, "Qiana, did I heard Montez saying that he doesn't like to drink chicken soup?"
Qiana's face was full of worry. "It's not that he doesn't like to drink it, it's because of my poor cooking skills. I'm just bad at it."
Yesseca thought for a moment and said, "Qiana, I actually make a mean chicken soup."
Back when she was bedridden, Lothar often made chicken soup for her that was fragrant and tasty.
Later on, when Lothar left and whenever she missed him, Yesseca would make the same chicken soup for herself.
The longer the soup was brewed, the better it tasted.
Before coming to the Nashaland, Montez had tried Yesseca's chicken soup before and he liked it.
Which was why Yesseca truly believed that Qiana's cooking skills must be bad because Montez did actually like to drink chicken soup.
"Really?" Upon hearing Yesseca's words, Qiana's
eyes brightened. "Miss Cowell, can I ask you for this favor? Montez really doesn't like to drink chicken soup I made. But he needs to drink it to replenish his nutrients. I'm worried and anxious that he won't drink mine cause I know that mine taste bad. If you can help me to cook some and Montez likes it, then that would be the best."
Yesseca immediately agreed.
She wanted to help the moment she heard Montez saying that he didn't want to drink Qiana's soup.
But she was just worried that Qiana would be unhappy if she wanted to help out.
After all, the cookies she had made previously had caused Montez to get diarrhea. She was afraid that Qiana would object to her request and reject her. Now that Qiana was willing to take the initiative to speak, that was the best for Yesseca.
Yesseca felt a little guilty and said, "Qiana, this is what I should have done anyway. Montez was sick because of me so it's reasonable if I make him the soup."
Qiana immediately shook her head. "Miss Cowell, what are you saying? Did Madam Quartely's words make you unhappy? Don't argue with ther. She's an old woman after all. She doesn't understand but I do. I know you're good to Montez. Why would you harm Montez? I know who you are! With just one glance, I can see that you are a kind young lady."
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