Chapter 1003

Mary had thought soup would be too greasy to drink at night, so she intended for Poppy to have it in the morning. "No, no," Poppy quickly said as she took the oatmeal from her. "I can manage." She took a spoonful, and suddenly, tears started to fall uncontrollably. Mary was startled. She hurriedly said, "Oh, don't cry! Is the oatmeal not to your liking? If you don't like it, don't have it anymore! I'll make something else for you. If you'd prefer something else, I can have Shaun go out and buy it." Mary was flustered, not knowing what to do. Poppy called softly, stopping her, "Mrs. Knight, the oatmeal is really good. I'm just..." She had never imagined anyone other than Lily would care for her so deeply in this world. Having lost her parents at a young age, Mary had become like a mother to her, showing her affection that brought warmth to her cold heart. She cried because she felt she didn't deserve such kindness from Mary. Mary looked at her and suddenly understood. She gen