Chapter 721 Violets Call With Alice (Part One) (1/2)

Greg returned home to find Violet snoozing on the ample bed. Tiptoeing softly over, he bent down to rest his head alongside hers, gazing at her as she slept. ”Sweetheart, I'm home. Are you awake, sleepyhead?” he whispered gently.

”Hey honey,” she mumbled, rubbing the sleep out of her eyes. ”I felt a little drowsy, I must have dropped off,” she grinned, blinking at him.

”When did Aunt Selina leave?” Greg asked, as he leaned over to stroke Violet's hair.

”Oh, she left a while ago, a few hours now I'd say. Have you just returned from work now?” Violet asked.

”Go back to sleep, love. I'll make some dinner for us,” Greg cooed as he smiled at her and moved some sleep-tousled hair out of her eyes. His love for this woman was so deep that he would let her do anything she desired.

”No, no, I'm awake now. I'll help you, darling,” Violet said and smiled, eager to help Greg however she could.

As Violet sat up in the bed, Greg could see her enthusiasm, so he nodded to her to follow him.

They clasped hands as they walked towards the kitchen together. Greg was the chef in the house, but he loved having Violet around to help. They made a good team.

”When I lived with Uncle and Aunt, I often helped Grandma cook,” Violet said proudly.

”Oh yes, washing vegetables and serving everyone, I guess?” Greg returned. There was a smile in his voice, but he wasn't being unkind. He knew his wife wasn't a good cook, but she didn't seem to realise that.

”You're so annoying!” Violet said as she pouted prettily,”Why do you always have to say that?” She turned away, pretending to be mad at him.

”What? Me? I'm just being honest,” Greg laughed, as Violet resisted his attempt to cuddle her.

”How dare you tease me?” she responded in mock fury, a smile playing on her lips. ”Did I say you were allowed to tease me? You naughty man!” Violet continued as she wagged her finger at him. She spun away from him, hands on hips. She fixed Greg with a stern look, as if he had committed a crime.

”Oh, I'm sorry,” Greg yielded while putting