She reminded Ming again, who nodded in agreement.
Upon returning home, it was already nearly four o'clock. Amelia Clarke had quietly informed Chef Clark about tonight's menu yesterday, and Chef Clark was preparing dinner. Amelia went to the kitchen for a look and then took pruning shears to the Front Courtyard to trim roses.
"Ma'am, are you picking flowers? Let me do it," Aunt Chester offered to help.
Amelia Clarke smiled and declined, "No need, I'll do it myself. Did you buy everything I asked for the other day? Please take them to the dining room."
Emily Collins had been staying at South Hill Villa for a long time. This morning she mentioned she wanted to go home for a couple of days. Amelia had been worrying about how to tactfully ask the old lady to leave, and this conveniently solved her problem.
