Chapter 1727

“Okay.” With Chris’ help, Charmine no longer blundered in preparing their meal, and everything was finished in no time. Charmine and Chris sat in the front yard, but while this was how they would usually go about in their meals, it felt as if something was missing this time. Charmine tried to ignore this feeling; she treated Chris as if Anthony had never come. “Do you enjoy my cooking, dear?” “Yes, it’s very yummy!” said Chris as he ate. “Mommy’s cooking is the best in the world.” Charmine smiled and scooped more vegetables for him. “Eat more—you’re still growing.” “Okay.” Perhaps he was hungry, or perhaps he did not want to tell Charmine just how upset he was, but Chris ate happily nonetheless. Charmine, meanwhile, did not have an appetite and merely took a few bites of the food before placing down the bowl, much to Chris’ disappointment. He knew Charmine was upset, but he did not want to mention that douchebag. All he could do was act like nothing was wrong and cont