Cristofer suddenly thought about what had happened last night. With an uneasy look, he cleared his throat and called Luke’s name, “Uncle Luke.”

“Mr. Hans, what can I do for you?” Luke asked.

“What’s the sweet soup tonight?”

“It’s egg drop soup with corn kernels,” Luke answered respectfully.

“Got it,” Cristofer nodded in acknowledgment. Observing Luke’s composed demeanor, he felt confident that the soup had no additional ingredients. He lowered his head and offered ...