CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
“YOU CAN AT least help clear the table,” Susanna told Anne with a chuckle as she started stacking the plates on top of each other. Anne arrived shortly after breakfast, bearing gifts for everyone in gratitude for inviting her to dinner and not forcing her to eat alone. By the time she arrived, Molly’s visit was put out of everyone’s mind as a minor blip, and they were able to get on with their holiday.
Anne stared at her with mock surprise. “You make your guests clean up? How rude.”
“Pft. You have never been a guest,” Susanna said. “Now, start clearing the table, brat.”
Caiden and Brandon just laughed as Brandon grabbed his drink and headed for the living room while Caiden offered to make more eggnog for when the dishes were done. Susanna just shook her head. She was o
