Chapter 25
“Ryan’s a great little worker.” Hana smirked inwardly and tried to press down the warnings from her conscience which whispered that her behaviour was un-Christian. “They really love him in the kitchen. I’ve never seen anyone chop that fast.”
Sylvia laid the cutlery down on her plate and glanced around the formal dining room at the other guests before hissing, “He’s not here to work!”
Hana shifted her weight on the chair and pulled her little girl’s pram towards her, so she could peer in at the sleeping pink-cheeked face. Phoenix lost her thumb and rooted for it, clutching Fluffy in a bear hug against her shoulder. She seemed fractious and disturbed.
Helena ventured over to the table, straight backed and attractive with her blonde hair pulled neatly into a bun. She looked dem
