Fourty Six

Isabella arrived at her parents' house with a bouquet of lilies and a bag of pizza in her hands. She was wearing a yellow cropped hoodie and a knee-length denim skirt, which made her look feminine on this bright Sunday. Her heart was filled with hope that Rose and Ben's condition had improved since the last few days.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

After waiting a few minutes, the door was finally opened by Ben. When he saw his daughter, Ben smiled.

"My daughter!"

Ben was always warm and enthusiastic. While hugging Isabella, Ben said, "You came on a good day, Bella. Your mom made custard pie with chocolate sauce." Isabella pulled away from the hug, looking excited. "That's your favorite, isn't it?"

"Really? I wouldn't miss it, Dad." Isabella lifted the pizza in her hand, showing it off to Ben. "I also brought pizza for us."

"That looks delicious. Let's go inside."

When Isabella entered the house, Rose had just finished preparing the chocolate sauce and placed it next to a tray of custard pie. Sh