From her vantage point, she observed the way Ryder's face lit up when he explained a cooking technique to Emerson and the way his lips curled up when he smiled.
As the savory aromas of Ryder's cooking wafted through the kitchen, Thea's thoughts wandered back to Scotland, and the unspoken emotions that lingered between them.
"How long, Elder Brother Ryder, until the meal is ready?" Lydia and Melanie walked into the kitchen, their faces lighting up with excitement. "Mmm, something smells amazing in here!" Lydia exclaimed, her eyes scanning the kitchen.
They walked over to sit with Thea, their faces still flushed with excitement. "Elder Brother Ryder can really cook," Melanie commented, her voice filled with wonder. "It's unbelievable. We're lucky that Grandpa is here, or we wouldn't get to enjoy the delicious food he makes."