Grand Return of Alexander Fitzgerald : The Great Son-In-Law

Chapter 16

The sun had barely begun its ascent, casting a gentle morning light through the windows as Isabella grumpily stumbled into the kitchen. Her tired eyes and disheveled hair hinted at a night of restless sleep.

She reached for the coffee maker, intent on brewing a cup of much-needed caffeine. As she fumbled with the coffee grounds, Tes entered the kitchen quietly, her presence almost as unobtrusive as a whisper.

With a respectful tone, she spoke, "Ma'am, you should have called me to help you get your coffee." Isabella, still bleary-eyed and in a morning haze, managed a faint smile. "Oh, Tes, you're always so kind. But I didn't want to bother you." Tes replied, "It's no bother at all, ma'am. I'm here to assist."

Isabella settled into a chair at the kitchen table, appreciating the warmth of her freshly brewed coffee as it began to chase away the remnants of her morning grogginess. She looked at Tes and made a decision. "You know what, Tes? You are free from me today. You can attend to ev