Chapter 18

"Good morning, sir.” One of the house staff greeted Colin the following morning as he walked into the main house for his breakfast. 

"Morning, Viola," he returned the greetings and went straight to the dining room. 

"Good morning sir," Julius, the housekeeper and head Chef greeted. He was already setting the breakfast table.

"Good morning, Mr. Julius," he replied to the elderly man's greeting with a smile. Colin sat down and poured himself a cup of black coffee. Then he served himself a plate of scrambled eggs and four slices of bread. 

Colin had finished with his food and was pouring his third cup of coffee when his mother walked into the dining room. 

Mother and son exchanged greetings, Maria sat facing her son. Colin picked a plate and served his mother some scrambled eggs, sausages, a croissant, and also poured a glass of fresh orange juice for her. 

She smiled and placed a hand on Colin's hand and said, "thanks, darli