Chapter 27

"Hey, Charlie," Taylor called, opening Charlie's bedroom door without knocking.

"I'm studying. I have a quiz tomorrow," Charlie said without looking at him. She remained seated before her study table. "I already chopped the garlic and onions as you had instructed. Then, I have thawed the ground beef."

"Yes, I saw them. Your onions and garlic are very inconsistent in size," Taylor answered.

That finally got Charlie's attention. She turned to him and said, "Does...