Chapter 28

"Hi! Do you need some help with that?" I asked Lionel at the BBQ grill on the patio.

He was roasting ham patties for his family and some green ones for me.

Did I give this out that I am a vegan? I wondered.

"No! I am almost done. Besides, Malcolm is here to help me out," he responded dismissing me.

"I could at least mix some salad. Malcolm is watching over Tylor. There is no need to bother him," I said.

"No! It is fine," he shook his head in disagreement, "Why don't you sit and relax? You need to let your body recover," he advised.

"Please! I am fine. Don't treat me like I am still unwell. I hate it," I uttered.

"Sure! I won't mention it if you can be less callous about yourself and take care of yourself better," he spoke, sarcastically.

"Gawd! You are irritating. I do not know how these two most wonderful people can even tolerate this dry attitude of yours," I blurted.

"They have to. We are family," he spoke without even a slight hint of guilt.