Chapter 432 An Extravagant Meal
A cluster of students lifted their gaze toward Barrett.
<b>+5 </b>Free <b>Coins </b>
Shaking off his daze, Barrett told the ones nearby, “We’ll be eating soon as well.”
“What are we having today?” they asked, eyes bright with anticipation.
After a brief pause, Barrett replied, “Instant noodles.”
“Instant noodles again?”
“We’ll have the braised beef vor today! It’s still good!”
With a wave of his hand, Barrett went to retrieve their provisions.
The school’s storerooms still held a fair amount of supplies, enough to keep them alive through the long years since the apocalypse began. But only items with a long shelf life remained.
Perishables from the cafeteria–bread, vegetables, meat, pasta–had all spoiled long ago.
Now their meals consisted of instant noodles, pickled vegetables, and the asional braised egg.
The sausages hadn’tsted either.
Teachers had once encouraged the students to grow crops, but two years of harsh weather had ruined every attempt.
And at the moment, just across the way, another group was dining on ribs, steak, and eggs–luxuries they hadn’t tasted in years.
That was unbelievable.
The world was in ruins, yet some people were still enjoying hot, extravagant meals.
Wide–eyed, their gazes locked on Theresa’s group, their yearning so in it was almost pitiful. If they couldn’t taste it, at least they could feast with their eyes.
10:53 Sat, <b>23 </b>Aug
Chapter 432 An Extravagant Meal
<b>+5 </b><b>Free </b>Coins
Drawn by the irresistible aroma, Margaret appeared from the back. “What smells so good?”
“They’re having lunch over there,” Reece said.
Margaret’s gaze instantly fixed on the food in Theresa’s hands, her expression lighting up.
Why aren’t they sharing?” she asked with a scowl.
Heidi and the others just stared at her, as if to say, “And why exactly should they share their food with us?<b>” </b>
“Hey, didn’t you save them once?” Margaret pressed, turning to Heidi. “Go ask for some! They owe you for saving their lives.”
“But-”
“No buts! You got us into this mess, so go get something to make up for it. This is your chance to redeem yourselves. Move!” she ordered, arms crossed.
With obvious reluctance, Heidi and Reece rose to their feet and started toward
Theresa.
“Uh… miss, could you-”
“Ask for more! They owe us!” Margaret’s voice cut in from behind, sharp andmanding.
At the sound, Theresa nced up at the two teenagers approaching. “You want some of my food?”
Heidi and Reece exchanged a/quick look, then nodded.
“Sit down if you want <i>to </i>eat
She set a lunch box–easily enough for two or three people–in front of them.
Their eyes widened.
They immediately reached for it, but Theresa’s voice stopped them. “Sit down and eat here. You’re not taking it away.”
10:53 Sat, 23 Aug
Chapter 432 An Extravagant Meal
The pair froze, uncertainty flickering across their faces.
“If you don’t cat now, the offer’s gone. And none of you will get anything.”
That settled it–they sat without another word and dug in.
71%
s
Behind them, Margaret stormed forward, her tone dripping with outrage. “You’re shameless!”
“Oh? And how about you?” The cold retort sliced through the air.
Theresa raised her gaze to the pretty girl standing there. “You send others to ask on your behalf, then dress it up in self–righteousness. What trouble have they ever caused you? The trouble of watching someone else eat what you can’t?”
–
Her words were merciless. “Tell me why should you get a share? Because you have a big face? You’re shameless? Or both?”
Theresa’s barrage was relentless. From a ny–nine–year–old elder to a kindergartener, anyone who provoked her got the same treatment.
Everyone was human. She had no reason to make exceptions.
No way was she indulging that spoiled attitude.
Margaret was struck speechless by Theresa’s biting retort. Rage flushed her cheeks, her bright eyes narrowing into a venomous re that left her malice in for all to see. Then, with a muffled sob, she spun around, covered her mouth, and ran back the way she’de..
“Margaret!” Reece and Heidi called after her.
“If you’re leaving, don’t eat my <i>food</i>,” Theresa said coolly.
At that, the two–who had half–risen to follow–immediately sat back down.
Heidi watched Margaret flee, others hurrying to console her, then nced down at the lunch box in her hands. Finally, she looked up and gave Theresa an admiring thumbs–up.
“Miss, you’re amazing.”
|||
O
10:53 Sat, 23 Aug.
Chapter 432 An Extravagant Meal
“That was nothing,” Theresa replied lightly.
* 3.71%8
s
Heidi’s eyes glimmered. Thinking back on Theresa’s poise and sharp tongue since they’d met, her admiration only grew.
“Miss, that girl’s name is Margaret Benson. She used to be the belle of our ss. Her mom’s a school director, and her dad’s a big–name businessman. Around here, she acts like a princess–everyone has to pamper her and obey.”
Chapter 433 A Daily Thing