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Maria's grilled shrimp never fails to whet Austin's appetite. It's been a while since he felt the joy of sitting at the dining table, relishing the served dishes, and filling his stomach.
"Maria made all of this special for you, Austin," Kate smiles faintly. Her gaze never leaves her son, who has been eagerly waiting for dinner.
"I haven't had Maria's cooking in a long time."
Kate grins thinly. "You rarely have dinner at home, Austin."
Austin looks at his mother with an unreadable expression.
"But I'm glad that you're finally coming home more often and sitting here. Keeping your old mother company for dinner."
He sighs softly. "Can we go through dinner comfortably tonight, Mom? Can we?"
"I won't start anything that makes you uncomfortable, Son. What I said is the truth." Kate smiles. "I'm truly grateful to enjoy dinner with you again."
Perhaps, during the journey to his home, Austin was disturbed by Calysta's words. It's true,
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