Kate had prepared a whole table full of desserts in honour of Bella’s presence. There were all kinds of desserts on the table: hot chocolate cake, lemon cheesecake, apple crumble, and a platter of delightful looking cookies. The air was filled with the gorgeous, sweet smells. Bella could feel her mouth was watering.
At this time, Sybil took out one dining chair and said, “Miss Green, come sit down, please.”
It seemed like this girl thought she was the hostess. Yet despite this inappropriate behaviour, Bella just couldn’t hate someone with such an infectious personality.
In order not to let Kate and James notice her emotions, Bella sat down and picked up a piece of cake.
“Aren’t you joining us?” Sybil reached out her hand to pull James down to the chair.
“I don’t like sweet things,” he
