NovelEndChapter 352: When Jeffrey stepped out of the bathroom in his white pajamas, his skin looked ghostly.
Reflecting on his rough day, Rachel's heart clenched with sorrow. “Dinner's ready. Cand eat,” she said gently.
"Alright," Jeffrey murmured, pulling out a chair and sitting down.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRachel placed a bowl of steaming soup in front of him. "Eat this first-it'll warm your stomach. And don't worry, I made your favorite ribs. I'll bring them over now." After setting everything, she took her seat across from him.
The room soon fell into an unexpected silence. Rachel took her tchewing the meat, then finally spoke. "Jeffrey, I didn't mean to show up at your workplace or go against your wishes. It's just that.....” The words tangled in her throat, leaving her flustered and struggling to explain.
Watching her like this, Jeffrey quietly picked up a rib and placed it in her bowl. "You like ribs too, don't you?" he said softly.
Memories of their childhood flickered in Rachel's mind. Their family had never been kind to them, and money had always been tight. Meat was a luxury they could barely afford, and since Kate loved ribs, Rachel and Jeffrey could only have whatever she left behind.
By the tit was their turn, the ribs were cold, and there was hardly anything left. But even so, they cherished every bite, treating it like a rare feast. If there were enough, Rachel would take some, but if there wasn't much, she'd always push it toward Jeffrey instead.
"Rachel, do you want sribs?" Every tribs were on the table, Jeffrey would ask her first before taking any.
"Yes, I already ate two big pieces," she would say with a reassuring smile.
The first tshe lied about it, she had hesitated, feeling uncertain and guilty. But over time, she got used to saying it, and it becsecond nature. Now, staring at the ribs in her bowl, Rachel felt her vision blur. Tears welled up, slipping down her cheeks before she could stop them.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Rachel, I'm not a kid anymore. I know you used to lie so I could have all the ribs. But now, I want to share them with you, even if it's just one piece," Jeffrey said softly.
His words sent a fresh wave of emotion crashing over her, making it impossible to hold back her tears. MØRE UPĐNT=Ş IV GAŁMØV=ŁŞ.CØ[] "Con, don't cry. The ribs won't taste good if they get soaked in your tears," Jeffrey teased gently. Rachel quickly nodded and swallowed back her emotions.
As she lifted the rib to her mouth, his voice softened. "I never blamed you. know you did it for me. You were justlooking out for me. I don't blyou."
He repeated his words, making sure she knew he meant them. Rachen tears awaythem.
wiped her tears away and took a big bite, forcing herself to enjoy the food.
Jeffrey took a bite as well and smiled. "It's delicious. I really love these ribs you made."
"If you like them, eat more. Then get srest and don't let anything bother you, Rachel urged.
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