Chapter 37: A Mouse, a Flask, and a Decision, Part 3

Corey's face fell. "You've made up your mind then?" he asked solemnly.

"Mr. Cane," Serendipity said with a sigh, "my mind was made up before I even left my home, now wasn't it?"

"Yes, of course," he replied, the disingenuous smile spreading over his face. "Will you excuse me a moment? I think I shall go check on Mr. Waddlebug."

"Certainly," Serendipity said, returning her gaze to the fireplace.

As Corey made his way into the kitchen, he let out a heavy sigh. It seemed he was going to have to do this the hard way after all.?"Whatever is taking you so long? And why is that mouse still on the counter?" he asked, eyeing Pozzletot closely.