章 44: Chapter 44- battle

Capone's restrictions were still as numerous as ever. To avoid any misunderstandings, Sophia hadn't visited Mandy these past few days. She trusted that if Capone was determined, he would find a way to soften Mandy's stance.

With nothing to do, Sophia occupied herself by going through the baking tools stored in the cabinet—sifters, cake pans. Even if she didn't use them, she washed them every day and put them back spotless.

Diana was still interning at the hospital, working in the city during the day and only returning in the evenings. Cronus, busy with his work at the private hospital, wasn't always available. Occasionally, after a night shift, he would drop by to have some Italian food. On one such occasion, he found Sophia tinkering with the tools and, intending to startle her, sneaked up behind her and asked, "What are you doing?"