“Just curious, asking casually. If you’re uncomfortable sharing, forget it. I didn’t ask.”
She withdrew her hand. “Make sure to get plenty of rest when you get home. You need to be at your most handsome when you accompany me to the event! Let’s surprise everyone!”
Anthony chuckled, nodding with a grin. “Understood!”
When Nanny Flora came out with some food, Anthony had already left. “Where is he?”
Liesel was helping her grandmother down the stairs but didn’t see Anthony in the living room.
Nanny Flora set down the food, looking puzzled. “Liesel, did that Mr. Anthony leave already?”
“He must have. If he’s gone, let’s not worry about him.”
Liesel glanced at the bowl of noodles Nanny Flora had specially prepared: two poached eggs on top, with a bit of caterpillar fungus and a few other
