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2024-10-29 19:42:56"I ate because I was hungry, Miss." Cheryl took a big bite of the slice of pizza she had rejected this morning. She quickly wiped the corner of her lips as she felt some sauce getting on them.
"But I'm still angry with you."
Hearing that the little girl was willing to talk even though she was rude and just eat her pizza, Lily was already this happy. She smiled and felt like hugging the girl tightly. Kissing her longingly even though she had not seen her for a few hours. What would happen if she really decided to sign the contract? Lily couldn't be sure about that.
"Eat slowly, Miss Cheryl." Lily quickly gave her water bottle when she saw that the child was having trouble swallowing.
"I'm hungry."
"Next time bring what I prepared. Didn't you eat lunch earlier?"
"It's not good."
"What do you want to make at home? Nina made rib soup. I think it's delicious."
"I just want flour chicken."
The woman nodded vigorously. She imme
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