The cat watching pigeons from the second-floor windowsill immediately spotted Shard. So when Shard opened the door from downstairs, he was met with a warm welcome from his cat.
They would be dining at home tonight. Before the maids left yesterday, they had stocked the kitchen with plenty of food. Naturally, the cooking was done by the visiting twin maidens.
Throughout their long lives, they learned many useful life skills. Compared to the Outlander, who could only cook simple dishes, Helen and Grace's culinary skills were much better.
"I've long since thought about cooking in the kitchen with my sister, without having to worry about one of us strangling the other to death, and then waiting alone for another 21 years."
Grace was preparing the final soup in the kitchen, while Helen had taken off her apron and was already sitting beside Shard.
