Chapter 9

She saw a round table in the dining room. Gideon was sitting there, reading a devotional book. Jewel sat down in the opposite chair and she spotted Tang turned to the back door.

"Where are you going, Brother Tang?" she asked.

The old man smiled when he turned around to face her. "I'm gonna tend the garden first, Maam Laine. You and Sir Manasseh should talk a little more to improve your relationship."

As she cleared her throat, she looked at Gideon. She caught a glimpse of her husband's smile. Jewel looked away, embarrassed.

"Tang had cooked bananas and sweet potatoes," he said, pointing to the table.

Her eyebrow twitched and her expression darkened. "I'm not going to eat that."

Gideon's brow rose. "As I expected of you, little princess."

Jewel grimaced when Gideon emphasized the word 'princess', but she just shrugged her shoulder and did not meet his eyes. Sure enough, the man asked. "What do you want to eat then? I'll cook for you."

"Really?" She narrowed her eyes. "I want fried one