Chapter 88: An Awkward Entrance

At this moment, the room was silent, but within that silence, there was a subtle emotion, and the air was filled with a faint sense of ambiguity. Natalie felt a surge of regret. In her haste to prevent her grandfather from getting angry, she had blurted out all her thoughts. Now, as she calmed down, she felt so embarrassed that she wished she could dig a hole and hide in it. Her cheeks were burning hot, enough to fry an egg, and her earlobes were as red as ripe cherries. She was so shy that she didn't even have the courage to look at Danny. Her heart was pounding like a deer trying to break free from her chest. "Oh dear, everyone, stop just standing around. We haven't finished eating yet. Dad, have some more," Ava said, breaking the awkward silence with a smile that hinted she knew more than she was letting on. She purposely pushed a bowl of soup towards Natalie, smiling as she said, "Natalie, Danny made this soup especially for you. Try it and see if you like it." This made Nata