"Just picked it up these past few days," Micah said, smiling at the kids. "I spend two hours a day learning to cook, mastering one dish at a time. Now I can make all this. Do you like it?" "We love it! You''re amazing, Dad!" The kids were thrilled.


    "As long as you like it." Micah was pleased. "Alright, let''s eat."


    The family enjoyed their meal together.


    The eagle on the balcony had fresh beef, while Little Coco was at the other end of the table, eyeing the kids'' tes.


    Nathan scolded, "Little Coco, no messing around. Eat up."


    "Little Coco, you can''t eat meat. Stick to your nuts," Mia said gently. She was about to leave and felt bad for scolding it since it would stay with Nathan.


    "Annoying, annoying!" Little Coco grumbled but continued eating.


    "Dad, how''s thepany doing? Are the problems solved?" Noah asked.


    "I''ve handled some of them," Micah replied vaguely. "Don''t worry, I''ll take care of it."


    "You didn''t show up properly at Great-Grandpa''s funeral. When you can, visit his grave and talk to him about it," Noah said, feeling uneasy about leaving soon.


    "I know." Micah gave him a portion of salmon and said lovingly, "It''s very cold in Country E. I''ve packed warm clothes for you. Wear them before you get off the ne." "Okay." Noah nodded, avoiding Micah''s eyes, afraid he''d cry.


    "I''ll visit in a couple of months." Micah ruffled his hair. "Meanwhile, keep up with your online sses and study hard."


    "Got it." Noah felt a bit sad. "Dad, take care of yourself too."


    "Silly, I''m not a kid." Micahughed, then turned to Mia. "Mia, when you get there, keep up with your treatment and take care of your health, okay?"


    "Got it, Daddy." Mia''s voice choked up.


    "Mia, have some soup." Sadie served her some, then gave Noah and Nathan food, trying to lighten the mood. "Country E has ice sculptures and heavy snow. You can build snowmen, have snowball fights, and go ice skating. It''s so much fun." "Mommy, is it cold all year in Country E?" Mia asked, curious.


    "The ce I live is called Skyport City, the capital of Country E. It''s winter most of the year, but there are a few warm days, though it rarely gets above fifty degrees," Sadie exined.


    "My house there is grand. Tristan has many pets, including swans that Mia likes."


    "Are there tigers and lions?" Nathan asked excitedly.


    "No," Sadieughed. "Those are protected animals and can''t be kept at home. But there are a few hunting dogs and some snakes."


    Sadie stopped as Mia''s face turned pale with fear.


    "Don''t be scared, Mia," Sadie quicklyforted her. "I don''t live with Tristan. There are only swans in my castle."


    "That''s good." Mia sighed in relief and asked, "Are there penguins?"


    "No, but if you like, I''ll have some brought over." Sadie immediately called the butler in Country E to arrange for penguins.


    "Mom, can you speak thenguage of that Country too?" Noah was surprised. He knew Sadie had be very capable but had only seen herbat skills, not her knowledge.