Chapter 236

Students at nearby tables couldn't help but look over, some muttering under their breaths. "Where did this big eater come from?" "Has she never had a meal before? She ate three bowls of pasta because it's free. Isn't she afraid of getting sick?" With a sharp clink, Talia set down her utensils. Girls were usually sensitive to such comments. With Melina's modest background, she could easily feel embarrassed or hurt. But Melina didn't look down nor pretend not to hear. She stood up and arranged her tray neatly. "There's no rule about how much one person should eat. The free refills are part of the school's policy, and I'm just making sure I have enough to eat. Is there a problem with that?" Silence settled around them because there indeed was no problem with that. Most girls in that situation would feel self-conscious under such remarks and wouldn't have the courage to respond like that. But Melina's genuine response held power. The ones who had made the comments didn't have anyth