"If you are going back at midnight, what do you want to do for the time being?" Arthur asked her.
Veronica pondered for a while. Truthfully, her heart was pounding hard out of pure nervousness. This time, she really screwed up. She couldn't imagine what would happen if the temple found out about her breaking the rules.
Since worrying over it wouldn't change anything, she decided not to think about it altogether. At least, for now.
To do so, she needed to keep herself busy until nightfall.
She answered, "Since you said that I have to repay you for your kindness, let me help you with the chores. I'm good at cleaning, washing clothes, and gardening."
Arthur narrowed his eyes. He was only teasing her. When he helped her, he didn't think of meeting her again. Since she came up with the idea of passing her time, he didn't mind as long as she helped him in the process. He questioned her, "What about cooking?"
