One eighty nine: First impression

Alfred made a promise with himself to make sure he did all he could to find his supposedly dead boss whereabout if she was truly out there.

If not for anything, for Ivan's happiness. He was sure nothing would make the young man more happier in the entire world than to be able to meet with his own real mother.

Nothing could heal his heart more especially after losing his step mother as well.

Every smile Ivan had on his face must have been faked, after everything he had gone through in the short time, it was more than enough to ruin a man's good smile for life.

But if anyone was going to be able to restore it, it would be no one else but his mother.

“Oh right! Miss Banks breakfast!” He quickened his steps and went down the stairs to address the workers in the kitchen to prepare breakfast for everyone.

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The pleasing aroma of freshly made French toast and scrambled eggs lingered in the dining as they all gathered about the table to have their first meal of the day.

Ivan thought