“Delicious fried chicken! “

The fried chicken was served ten minutes later, and Nellie hopped around in glee. Neil was just as elated, but he still snuck an apprehensive glance at Luna. “ Mommy…“

“You can eat, “ said Luna with a small smile. She was already seated at the dining table.

“Here you go, Sirs. Have a taste of this mushroom soup,“ said Lily enthusiastically as she set down bowls of soup in front of everyone at the table. “Ms. Luna was afraid that fried chicken alone would be too heavy, so she made this mushroom soup herself! “

Adrian picked up a spoonful of soup and took a sip. “ Not bad.“

Joshua, however, sat in silence. He caught a glimpse of Luna, who had been trying to keep her right hand under the table and out of sight. “What’s wrong with your hand?“

Luna shot him an impassive glance. “Nothing. I ‘m just not hungry.“

“Not hungry, or did you injure yourself?“ Joshua’s dark eyes seemed to see right through her. “Lift your hand.“

frowned. She did not want to do as he said, but everyone was staring at her

right hand was wrapped

dropped her chicken drumstick.

rushed to Luna’s side, and grabbed hold of her wrist.

her heart. She shook her head in response. “I’m fine. A drop of hot oil accidentally splashed onto me, that’s

Lily. “It’s not the first time the both of you entered a kitchen. How can two handy cooks

She lowered her head and tried to avoid looking

Joshua’s mouth. He demanded immediately, “Tell me

startled by his booming voice that she almost

gently set her injured hand down on the table and raised her bowl with the other one to take a sip. “I got some water on my hand when I was making the soup, but I forgot about it. I saw that Lily

she felt guilty about my injury, thinking it

help her. Don’t be so harsh on

to stare at

careful next time. Ms. Luna, you’re no longer a maid here at

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