Chapter 24

Isabella's pov;

I dragged my bag down the stairs and placed it near the door. As I looked outside, the morning sun glowed through the door, blinding me unable to see the sky properly. Mr Martinez was working on his laptop when I looked around the living room. I'm not sure he'd notice me coming downstairs.

Mateo took the bag and inquired, "Are there any other bags?"

"Only this one," I said, shaking my head.

"Okay. I'll then take it to the car." He took the bag out of the house and headed to the car.

"Come and have your breakfast," Rose invited as I was watching Mateo taking the bag outside the house.

Mr Martinez didn't seem to notice my presence yet, so I stood by the doorway and watched him work until I couldn't take it any longer, then walked over to the kitchen and sat at the dining table.

The food was placed in front of me by Kirk under a cloche.

"It's exciting already. Can I open what you cooked for me today?"

"Go ahead and open it," he said hurriedly.

"It's cioppino stew! My favou