Exchanging a glance with Astrid and understanding her silent approval, Elise bowed slightly and continued to stand by, waiting for the muffins to bake.
Lyra set down the ingredients and fetched a few bowls to prepare the mixture.
She cracked four eggs, separating the yolks from the egg whites, and kept only the whites.
Following Elise's previous steps to make cream, she vigorously whisked the egg whites in one direction until they foamed.
Then, she added a spoonful of sugar and poured in a whole bottle of milk.
Astrid sat on the sidelines, watching Lyra focus intently on the porcelain bowl in front of her.
Outside, the sun shone brightly, its light streaming through the window and falling on the dark brown wooden floor.
The air was filled with a rich, sweet fragrance, and occasionally, a warm breeze brushed through her hair from behind, creating a comfortable, almost intoxicating atmosphere.
