Chapter 19. Patching Up with Stefan

Annabelle’s POV

Heaving a sigh, I went downstairs to the kitchen to see what Martha was doing.

Martha was busy chatting with Jenny, Stefan’s housekeeper while mixing dough for pizza. She looked up when I entered the kitchen and smiled.

“Did you need anything, Anna?” “Do you mind if I bake some cupcakes, Martha? I’m bored.” “Do you need help?” asked Jenny, smiling at me.

“No, thanks, just tell me where everything is and I’ll be fine,” I said and they showed me where all the ingredients were stored.

I got started with my task and they left me at peace. Baking and cooking were something that de-stressed me. Maria, our old housekeeper, was very good at cooking and baking and taught me everything since I was very young.

As the cupcakes were done, I left them on the kitchen counter to cool while I started preparing the frosting and toppings.

“These smell delicious, honey.” I looked up to see Audrey eyeing my cupcakes and smiling. She came around t