“Good morning, Ronan,” Mrs Margareta greeted warmly as Ronan descended the stairs.“Good morning, Mrs Margareta. How are you doing?” Ronan replied cheerfully.Mrs Margareta paused for a second, noticing the smile on his face. It was not the forced polite smile he usually wore around people. This one looked genuine, lighter, almost boyish.“I’m fine, thank you,” she answered slowly. “You know, I cannot remember the last time you actually asked me how I was doing.”Ronan simply smiled without replying. The truth was that his mood had changed completely since last night, and for the first time in years, the heaviness in his chest felt lighter.“Is breakfast ready? I’m going to eat in my room.”Mrs Margareta raised an eyebrow immediately.“In your room? Why?”“Nothing,” Ronan answered casually. “I just want to eat there today. And can you make it double?”Mrs Margareta stared at him for a second before realization slowly crossed her face. The corner of her lips lifted into an amused smile
Read more