“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

right hand was wrapped

dropped her chicken drumstick. “What happened,

leaped off his seat, rushed to Luna’s side,

tingle of warmth in her heart. She shook her head in response. “I’m

first time the both of you entered a

She lowered her head and tried to avoid looking

played on the corner of Joshua’s mouth. He

almost  got onto her knees.  “I… I…“ she

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

“She’s a timid girl, and she felt

help her.

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

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