The spaghetti, generously topped with broli, looked incredibly appetizing. Eugene eagerly epted the dish.
He savored each bite, his every movement delicate and refined. It felt like he wasn’t enjoying a te of spaghetti but indulging in a gourmet delicacy.
Mnie, on the other hand, ate slowly due to herck of appetite.
An oldedy movie was ying on the television, and Mnie ate her spaghetti expressionlessly.
<b>“</b>Is spaghetti not your favorite anymore?” A warm, deep voice sounded beside her. Mnie lifted her head and noticed Eugene looking at her.
Mnie used to enjoy spaghetti a lot, especially during her school days when spaghetti was the go–to option when she was unsure about what to eat.
She ced the fork back on the te, checked her phone for the time, and reminded Eugene, already quitete.”
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Eugene’s eyes flickered with aplicated emotion. After pondering, he said, “You still haven’t answered my question.”
He nced at the barely touched spaghetti on her te. “Is this all you’re having for dinner? Are you sure it’s enough?”
“I have no appetite,” Mnie finally said after a moment of silence.
“Why?” Eugene asked, staring at her.
Facing Eugene’s gaze, Mnie tightened her grip on the fork before slowly releasing it. The fork made a crisp sound as it hit the edge of the te.
She said, “No particr reason. I’m just not hungry.”
After Eugene left, the entire room instantly quieted down. The familiar scent of cedar finally dissipated into the air, and Mnie let out a gentle sigh.
Her phone on the table rang. It was <b>a </b>call from Yvonne. With a mournful tone<b>, </b>Yvonne said, “Mnie, I can’t join you guys in Prime City anymore. My dad booked two vis on some ind overseas, and our whole family is spending Christmas there. We’re taking the morning flight tomorrow.”
Mnie responded, “That’s a nice holiday arrangement.”
“What’s great about it? Carlisle’s family is going too.” Yvonne was not happy about it. “I bet that scumbag, Carlisle, will definitely bring Talia with him. I don’t understand why my dad is forcing me to face a situation like this.”
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Having heard Yvonne and Renyin about the situation between Carlisle and Talia, Mnie knew that Carlisle’s family strongly opposed Talia. However, Carlisle was determined and brought Talia everywhere.
Even after negotiations between the Lowry family and Carlisle’s family, they bizarrely epted Carlisle’s <b>peculiar </b>behavior. <b>This </b>resulted in Yvonne and Carlisle being arranged to marry despite Yvonne’s protests.
Although Yvonne was visibly upset, she considered herself a filial child. Since she had been relying on her family, she needed to heed their wishes. Especially since they provided her with a monthly allowance of two million for a leisurely life.
Yvonne called toin about it and hung up afterward.
Mnie felt a bit more at case with the distraction. She tidied up the tes and cutlery in the kitchen, only to return and find Eugene’s coat still on the couch.
While she pondered what to do, a knock <b>on </b>the door sounded, followed by a message on her phone from Eugene: <b>[</b>It’s me.]
Mnie pursed her lips and opened the door. Indeed, it was Eugene.
He had just returned from outside. The snow was all over him, and he stood outside without entering.
Handing him his coat, Mnie said, “You forgot your coat.”
Eugene did not take it. Instead, he handed her a bag. When Mnie saw the contents, her brows were slightly knitted together.
It was a takeout from a neighboring restaurant, the one at the entrance of the residential area.