Chapter 151

“Ah!” Monique shouted. Her beautiful brows furrowed as she felt pain from the burn. “What happened, mommy?” Angel raised her head, looking concerned. She looked at half-bitten pierogi Monique spitted out, shook her head, and sighed, “Mommy, be careful when you eat. I’m not going to snatch your food.” Mrs. Lawson laughed out loud. Monique looked abashed, as Mrs. Lawson said, “That’s right. Eat slowly. There’s more in the steamer.” Monique agreed softly. Her face turned red and thought to herself, ‘How can I finish so many of these. I’m not a pig.’ “Mommy, are we really going back to uncle’s house?” asked Angel. Her little eyes were filled with confusion. Why did they have to go back when that aunt and the other lady did not seem to like her. She did not wish to go back. “Um. Uncle called and asked me to go back and stay home for a few days,” Monique said softly, “How did you know? I haven’t told you.” “Daddy told me,” Angel said. “He even asked Mrs. Lawson to prepare a lot of stu