Ethan put Willow down. "Is she not in the kitchen?"

Olivia had been preparing for the feast since the night before.

The children had differing taste buds. It would take some time to prepare different dishes.

"She's not there."

Alicia came from upstairs. "She isn't up there either."

Willow peered through the window to look at the yard. Olivia wasn't there, either. She gestured with her hands.

Ethan thought it was weird. He went to check the kitchen.

The oven's timer was up. It was beepi