The Baby Who Regressed Refuses Childcare - Chapter 23
“Argh, I should have added more eggs. The dish should have been softer.”
“What are you talking about! It was supposed to be focused on sweet dishes, right?”
“Seriously, even if sweet dishes taste good, don’t you know they’re not good for her health? Especially since it’s her first meal at the mansion, we should serve her a proper dish!”
The commotion in the kitchen grew louder.
“Ahem!!!”
Soya let out a loud cough.
The arguing voices from the kitchen suddenly stopped.
I glanced towards the kitchen.
People who had been peeking at me from behind the wall quickly hid.
‘Huuuu, I’m sorry.’
If only my stomach were fine, I would have eaten everything.
Honestly, I didn’t expect to receive this level of hospitality.
Currently, my status in the mansion was merely Sharon Abner’s ward.
Though it sounded convincing, I was still just a commoner in the eyes of others.
‘Why are the people in this mansion so kind?’
Once again, my chest and stomach throbbed.
Sighing, as I was about to completely put down my fork.
Amidst numerous dishes, something caught my eye.
“… Bread?”
Neatly arranged on a flat plate, it was undoubtedly bread.
I quickly stood up from my chair and reached out.
Then, I casually grabbed the bread.
Soya, eyes wide, staring at me.
I immediately took a big bite of the bread.
Without butter or jam, it was a plain and simple bread…
Chew, chew.
All eyes were on my filthy mouth.
“… Ish yuhmmy.”
After a brief silence, everyone widened their eyes when I spoke.
I quickly grabbed another piece of bread.
‘But seriously, it’s so delicious.’
While other fancy dishes made my stomach twist just from the smell, this bread was different.
The moment it entered my mouth, it melted, tasting rich and smooth.
Excited voices from the kitchen reached my ears.
“She’s eating! She’s finally eating!”
“Oh, may I offer you some milk, my dear?”
Soya, too, extended a cup eagerly.
I nodded and enthusiastically finished the last half of the remaining bread.
As the food entered my stomach, it started to churn energetically.
‘Delicious. It’s really delicious. If only I had more of this…!’
Rather than swallowing the bread hurriedly, I looked at Soya.
“Soya unnie, do you happen to have kiri?”
Soya looked at me with a puzzled expression.
“What? Coffee?”
“Yes! Co…”
I shut my mouth.
I realized something was off.
‘I shouldn’t ask for coffee with this body. I’m only four!’
In my past life, constantly eating bread and drinking coffee had become a habit.
It was a moment of realization, and just as Soya looked bewildered…
“Oh, hello, dear.”
A voice called out from the kitchen.
“I’m Marlene, the mansion’s assistant chef, and the chef over there is my husband.”
I immediately bowed my head politely.
“I didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but children are not allowed to have coffee in this kitchen, hehehe.”
Marlene smiled as if trying to comfort me.
“Instead, how about some warm cocoa?”
I was momentarily taken aback but quickly clapped my hands mentally.
Marlene seemed to have interpreted my request for coffee as nothing more than a child’s curiosity.
I deliberately wore a disappointed expression and looked at Marlene with longing.
“Well, I was really curious to try coffee…”
“But coffee isn’t good for children. It could cause stomach aches, make your heart beat too fast, and, besides, you won’t be very tall, right?”
I pretended to contemplate, counting to three in my mind.
And then nodded, feigning anguish.
“Yes. Well, I guess there’s nothing I can do…”
Soya burst into exaggerated laughter.
“Wow, wow, my dear! How can you be so sweet and understanding?”
“That’s right! Don’t you just love a four-year-old child who is truly mature, how patient she is!”
Marlene also exaggeratedly patted my head, reacting excessively.
For some reason, I puffed out my chest, feeling a little cheered up.
‘…So, this is a child’s life.’
