Chapter 84: A Plan To Get... Wukong
The room was filled with an unusual warmth, the clatter of plates and the laughter of friends echoing through the dining room. Axel sat quietly, watching the lively exchange between his sister Annie and his friends, while the fragrant aroma of his mother's cooking filled the air.
Mrs. Teras had prepared several dishes, despite everyone's insistence that she should rest. But her stubborn smile won out. "I missed cooking for my children," she said, her eyes twinkling. "And having guests makes it even better." She seemed almost rejuvenated by the activity, even if her body was still recovering.
"Hey! I told you he eats like a rat!" Annie's voice cut through the clamor, pointing at Axel, who had barely touched his food.
