Chapter 3667


    Angelo felt upset after Alonzo kicked him under the table but didn’t say anything, though his


    expression showed his frustration. He wanted to study, but Elora was far stricter than their teachers,


    and even the elders in the family didn’t challenge her, so neither could they.


    Alonzo, feeling both sad and frustrated, turned to food forfort. He ate a lot at lunch, and it was


    only when Elora worried that he was overeating that she made him stop—he really might have


    eaten too much. He secretly hoped that if he was too full, he wouldn’t have to do his homework.


    After lunch, Elora spoke to Tatum, “Tatum, after your break, can you make some snacks for Alonzo


    and the others? Also, leave some for Tinsley—she loves your snacks the most. I won’t be back for


    dinner tonight, so feel free to n your evening as you


    like.”


    She added, “By the way, about the New Year holiday—do you mind working during that time? I can


    offer you five times your usual sry, plus holiday gifts and red envelopes.” Elora knew that New


    Year was the most rxing time for her and didn’t want to worry about meals. She hoped Tatum


    would stay and work through the holiday, but she was willing topensate him generously for it.


    Tatum looked at her kindly.


    Elora noticed his gaze and felt like there was something more behind it, but she couldn’t quite


    understand what. She shook off the thought, assuming Tatum admired her—after all, he looked at


    everyone the same way, except when talking about cooking. His passion for food was the only thing


    that truly lit up his eyes.


    Elora silently scolded herself for overthinking.


    Tatum softly replied, “My grandmother is quite old, and she looks forward to having the family


    together for New Year. It’s a big deal for her.”


    He gently exined that his grandmother was expecting him toe home, making it hard for him


    to give up his holiday time.


    Elora pressed her lips together and thought for a moment.


    “Brother Tatum, if you’re going home for New Year, can Ie with you?” Angelo asked. “I heard


    from Alonzo that it’s warmer there. I don’t want to be cold during the holiday!”  Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.


    “And me! I want to go too!” Alonzo chimed in.


    Mrs. Ormond almost asked if she could join as well, but she hesitated and held back. Instead, she


    quickly thought of another idea and suggested to Elora, “Elora, we haven’t traveled as a family in a


    long time, and I’ve never been to Wiltspoon. How about we go there for a New Year trip? I’ve heard


    the food is great, and it’s much warmer—about ten degrees warmer than here. It would be so


    comfortable for us.”


    Tatum smiled and offered, “If you and Miss Elora visit Wiltspoon, I’d be happy to be your tour guide.


    I can take care of your meals, lodging, and transportation. I also have several restaurants there—


    you shoulde and try my Wiltspoon specialties.”


    However, if Elora did go to Wiltspoon, it might reveal Tatum’s real identity.


    He hadn’t tried to hide it, but he hadn’t beenpletely open about it either. Tatum was the sixth


    young master of the wealthiest family in Wiltspoon. Elora had tried to look into him twice but didn’t


    find out the truth because his brother, Zachary, had helped keep it hidden. Since Tatum was working


    as a chef, Elora didn’t dig any deeper.


    Elora then said, “Traveling can be exhausting. I’d rather rest for a few days than go on a long trip.


    How old is your grandmother, Tatum? How’s her health? Is she okay to fly? I could book round-trip


    tickets and a hotel for your family, and you could pick them up.”