As she moved the dishes from the kitchen to the dinner table, she said again, “I know that Debbie has a huge appetite, so I cooked a few more dishes. I’m not confident about my cooking skills. Please don’t mind.”

The siblings stood in the living room, watching their mother dart back and forth around the kitchen. When the Last dish was served on the table, Ramona untied the apron, hung it on the kitchen hanger and said,

“Eat before the food gets cold.” After washing her hands, she grabbed her coat and walked up to Evelyn. Caressing the little girl’s cheek, she muttered, “What a lovely girl you are!” ‘When will I hear you call me Grandma?’ she thought sadly.

Debbie silently watched her walk towards the door. She opened her mouth and wanted to ask, “Aren’t you having dinner with us?” But while she hesitated, Ramona changed into her shoes and left the apartment.

Decker and Debbie stood in a daze for a moment.

At the dinner table, Debbie grabbed her chopsticks and looked at her brother. Decker didn’t move a finger. Sensing her gaze, he stared back at her.

Evelyn sat quietly, her eyes darting between the two adults. She waited for them to start eating.

his chopsticks and picked a slice of celery

“Eat, baby.”

Evelyn replied politely. She scooped the food up with her spoon and put it into her little

a sigh, Debbie also began to help Piggy with

eaten anything yet. She left with an empty stomach. I feel bad, Decker,” she

stubbornly,

she have to do?” Debbie was a mother now. She felt a dull pain

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