As Mark went to take a seat, he asked after Marie. As soon as that question left his lips, his would-be mother-in-law walked out of the kitchen with a small smile.
"You are here?" She said with her gaze trailing him.
Mark returned her smile while rising to his feet. He offered a small bow and answered her question. "Yes, Aunty. Good morning."
"Sit down. I will soon call you all for breakfast. The food is almost ready," Marie said to them before quickly turning back for the kitchen.
She had taken a minute to leave the food on fire and step out. She can't let it burn.
While Marie was preparing the dining table, Elena went to get dressed for work, leaving Mark and Mia to have some alone time. Since the former came for the latter, it was the right thing to do.
By the time all preparation was done, food was set and Elena was dressed for work, Mark and his little girl were reading a book together.
