We all take one and munch on it.
“This will be the last fried breakfast for a while. Once we’re in our house, we’ll be eating healthy foods.”
The smile falls off their faces.
“But we’ve been eating healthy at the manor,” Xander protests.
“And we will be at home,” Sly tells him, just as Larry and Janice bring our breakfasts out to us.
“Enjoy,” Larry says.
“We will, thanks,” Enoch replies.
CHAPTER 35
After we finish breakfast, we go and collect our cases and bags. Sly has a last look around both rooms, making sure nothing has been missed. We pay our bill, and receive hugs from both Larry and Janice.
We drop our bags off at home, then make our way to the baker’s, this time buying enough Cornish pasties, cakes and water for everyone. We drive back home and wait for Jude and Nora to turn up.
“Hey Jude, thanks for this,” I say, as Jude pulls us into hugs.
“It’s my thing. Your brothers will be safe with me.”
“We know, thanks. Plus, the house and grounds are warded. So, between them and you, they know they’re safe,” Sly replies.
“We brought goodies for the four of you. I would say help yourself to whatever you want, but all we have is coffee and squash,” I add with a grin.
Jude laughs. “Coffee is good. Thanks for the treats. Now off you go, the children and I have this covered.”
“Thanks, Jude,” Sly says.
“Boys,” I yell, as I have no idea where they are.
They come running out of one of the reception rooms, Xander pushing Connie in a little round walker thing. Connie is smiling her little head off.
Sly squats down and strokes her hand. “Hey, Princess, having fun?”
Connie smiles and grabs his finger.
“It’s the first time we’ve tried her in it. Looks like she likes it,” Jude says, smiling at his daughter.
She gives Jude a massive smile and holds her little arms up.
Jude picks her up. “Looks like I’m teaching you, how to put up bookcases as well today, Princess.”
“And on that note, we’re off. Have fun,” I say.
“We will,” Xander says.
“Have fun lifting boxes,” Enoch adds, grinning at us.
We laugh.
“Thanks. We’ll see you later,” Sly says.
“Come on, my happy workforce, let’s go build stuff,” Jude says.
We makeit to the lockup before anyone else and start loading the car up.
