Fiona wanted to plead, but seeing Kilan's clear disinterest, she swallowed her words and cursed Theodora inwardly once again.
*****
The neighbors helped restore the restaurant to its former state, and after closing the doors, Elena and Zoey brought Theodora back to their home to rest.
Their home was simple but impeccably clean, radiating warmth and comfort.
When Zoey woke up and realized everything had been resolved, she hurriedly thanked Theodora.
"Please rest for a while," Theodora said softly.
Elena, fearing her mother's emotions might cause another fainting spell, helped her into the bedroom.
After a short while, Elena returned.
"Our place is rather modest, so I hope you don't mind," Elena said as she poured water for Theodora.
"It's great. It has a homey feeling to it," Theod
