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Chapter 264 A Quiet Dinner VPN 52 +20 Free Coins This was exactly the clay she needed. She hadn't expected Calder to find the right spot so quickly. "What are you going to do with this soil, Ardenia?" Calder was a little puzzled. Why was she grinning foolishly at a pile of dirt? Wasn't he prettier than dirt? "This is clay, and it can be used to make porcelain. Didn't Deria have you all help build a clay kiln? We're here to look for the same kind of material. The bowls and plates at home are all made from clay." Calder's eyes lit up. "I see!
In that case, we should bring all this clay back!" Ardenia chuckled lightly. "Of course." She had already made plans-this amount of clay might not even be enough later on. Calder was overjoyed. The bowls and plates at home were so exquisite, and now he realized they were made from this clay. Ardenia was really smart. She knew plenty and was capable of anything. He felt proud inside, but at the same time worried-what if she didn't want him anymore? After all, he didn't seem to have many other qualities.
"Ardenia, will you ever stop wanting me?" Calder asked timidly, bumping his head against her leg. His eyes twinkled like little stars as he waited for her answer. "Aren't you my little puppy? Who would give up their beloved pet?" "That's right. I'm your little puppy, so you'll never give me up." Calder's soft, chubby face broke into a smile. He grabbed Ardenia's hand and planted two big kisses on it, then, like the wind, darted off to dig through the soil. Ardenia pulled him back and gently rubbed his head. "There's no need to rush. I'll take care of it later.
Go find something to eat." Calder nodded obediently, delighted, and scurried into the small woods to search for food for the evening. Ardenia shook her head at his retreating figure. What a silly fish. She hadn't brought him out just for the clay. 1/3 19:46 Thu, Feb 12 Chapter 264 A Quiet Dinner VPN 52 +20 Free Coins She had neglected him for a while, so she wanted to use this chance to make it up to Calder properly. While Calder looked for food, Ardenia unpacked the tent she had brought. She set it up on the spot and laid out all the bedding. Inside, she even hung a small aurora night lamp.
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At night, when turned on, it would cast light on the walls as if they were surrounded by a sea of stars. It was solar-powered-just leave it in the sun, and it would glow. Looking at her handiwork, Ardenia smiled. She hoped Calder would like it. Actually, she had brought food along. Sending Calder out had just been to give herself time to set up a surprise. Ardenia looked at the lacey little nightgown in her hands, grinning from ear to ear. Calder wasn't completely clueless, though.
Blushing, he first went to the little river to wash himself clean, then returned cautiously with wild fruits and mountain chickens in tow. He smelled fresh, and it was obvious there was something hidden beneath his garments. Meanwhile, Ardenia had already set up a simple stove. She had brought rice, along with the stone pot Halden had provided. Tonight, she would make a simple claypot rice-a dish she had been craving for a long time. In a small pot beside her, milk tea was simmering. The aroma of tea mingled with the sweetness of milk, making one's mouth water.
There was plenty of milk at home-Niall had milked several cows during their trip up the mountain, bringing back a few buckets, and she had made sure to keep some for tonight. Calder cleaned and chopped the mountain chicken into pieces. Ardenia snapped her fingers, lit the fire, poured oil, added spices, and began stir-frying the chicken. Calder sniffed the aroma, feeling nostalgic-it had been a long time since he'd eaten a meal cooked by Ardenia. Tonight, it was just the two of them, and he was thrilled. Ardenia smiled gently at him.
"Want it cold?" Calder nodded, and she handed him the milk tea. He immediately tucked it into his pocket space. Once the chicken was done, she set it aside, cleaned the stone pot, and added rice. Ever since the rice had been brought home, she had only used it once. With everything else going on, meals had been rushed and unsatisfying. She had been craving this. The moment the aroma of the rice rose, Calder's eyes widened. "Ardenia, it smells so good!" "Of course," she said, topping it off with some garnish.
The flames flared, illuminating her 2/3 19:46 Thu, Feb 12 Chapter 264 A Quiet Dinner profile. Calder watched, mesmerized. She's so beautiful! VPN {(52 +20 Free Coins When the rice was ready, Ardenia extinguished the main flame, leaving just embers below to keep it warm. She loved the crispy crust at the bottom. She had kept plenty of chicken broth, so when mixed with the rice, it soaked into the grains perfectly-aromatic and delicious. She washed the fruit and set it on a plate; the milk tea had been chilled to the perfect temperature. Ardenia sipped, and it was just right.
Calder handed over small bowls, and the two of them sat by the fire, enjoying a dinner made only for each other. The sun burned low, the sky darkening. Ardenia used her vines to enclose their little spot. Calder ate happily, his cheeks puffed out adorably. Ardenia ate with equal enjoyment. It had been so long since she had felt so relaxed. Lying on the animal hides, staring up at the twin moons and the starry sky, she couldn't help but feel a deep sense of contentment. It felt like they'd been relaxing here for ages.
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