Chapter 33

Anthony and Nial followed right behind Charmine and Chris. They entered the congee shop, and Charmine ordered a pot of congee with some light dishes. Once the waitress took the order and left, Charmine eyed both men sitting opposite her and scolded, “Can’t you two men behave appropriately? The boy is still so young. How can you feed him spicy food? Growing tall by eating spicy food is a complete bullsh*t. How can men like you two believe in such nonsense!?” “We—” Nial refuted instinctively in an attempt to explain. Anthony kicked him under the table, and with a solemn and understanding expression, he spoke, “Miss Jordan is right. I’ll take note of that. Is there anything else I should take note of?” “Mommy, Daddy always signed me up for tuition classes,” Chris chimed in. “I have classes till twelve o’clock every night!” He continued, “Oh, and Daddy always leaves me alone at home, only sharing one meal with me every week. Also, he brings me out to play only once a month!” he lamente