In the evening, as per the agreed time, Astrid had prepared the dishes and sat in the dining room, waiting for her beloved guest.
Since discovering her daughter's interest in cooking, Hibbort had specially allocated a kitchen area for Astrid to practice, along with a dining room for tasting the dishes.
Since she was dining with her closest aunt, Astrid had all the serving maids leave, keeping only Elise, Lyra, and the stray girl Livia, whom she had recently taken in and wanted to introduce to her elder.
Watching the clock ticking on the dining room wall, Astrid propped up her arm, gently crossing her legs. The thin black stockings with honeysuckle patterns emitted a delicate and soft glow under the light.
"Amalia must be trying my fried dishes for the first time."
Back in the ancient castle, she had mostly prepared some broth and barbecue for Amalia, which were easier to make.
