“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.“

at her at this point. She let out a sigh and reluctantly lifted her hand from

right hand was wrapped in a

dropped her chicken

side, and grabbed hold of her

tingle of warmth in her heart. She shook her head in response. “I’m fine. A drop of hot oil accidentally splashed

then turned to glance at Lily. “It’s not the first time the both of you

gaze made Lily uneasy. She lowered her head and tried

mouth. He

so startled by his booming voice that she almost  got onto her knees.  “I… I…“ she

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 was having some trouble, so I tried to help, but the water on my

Lily. “She’s a timid girl, and she felt guilty about my

if I didn’t try to help her. Don’t be so

Lily immediately lifted her head to stare at Luna with a bewildered look on

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