Chapter 17: The New Neighbors (B)

The children were in a good mood in the morning, as they focused all their attention on Julien; well, besides Arthur who was mostly quiet but that was no surprise.

Because of how tired I was, I overslept and Julien let me sleep, because by the time I got up, the children had already eaten breakfast and taken their baths. I couldn't picture Julien as the nursing type but I was still grateful for his help.

"Good morning." I said as I got to the living room where Julien sat, reading a piece of paper. Arthur and Maya came to hug me in greeting and Alan just smiled.

"Did you get enough rest?" Julien asked, smiling above his paper.

"I did. I'm sorry I overslept, I stayed up sewing Maya's dress. And everyone is already bathed and fed."

"Mama did it." Maya said, excitedly. I did?

"Did what?" That's when I noticed everyone was staring at Maya. What's wrong?

"Bathe us, and she made soup." She?

"Who are you talking about?" I was confused.