"I'm glad you understand!" Madelyn happily went up to her and hugged her.

She eagerly took the thermos from Rosario and sat down beside a small table.

"Why'd you come out here all of a sudden? Do you know how worried Mr. Jent and Mr. Jardin are? Go back tomorrow!"

"There's no need for you to try and persuade me; I won't go back. Besides, it won't make a difference whether I'm there or not. They won't worry about me."

Rosario looked at the used pot and Worcestershire sauce on the kitchen coun