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A distress call

Author: Raphael
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-29 22:42:34

Chapter Fifteen

A distress call

/-Isla-/

“The chicken has too much spice in it,” Manda dropped her fifth complaint. “Could have reduced the quantity of spices a little bit. It could cause serious stomach problems.”

The food in my mouth suddenly tasted like ashes. Everyone else, including Roman complimented the dish on their first spoonful but all Manda has done since she started eating was complain about one thing or the other.

Nothing was good enough for her. I was trying my best to stay calm, even when Arla was practically growling inside me. Elsie was constantly rubbing my lap to keep me calm but Manda wouldn't just stop.

She was pushing every single button, baiting me to disrespect her before everyone.

“You know, now that the soup is a little cold, it tastes even more…”

“If you're not hungry, you could just leave the table,” My mother finally came to the rescue. “My ears are bleeding from all your complains.”

“Mother,” Manda pouted with her fake innocence. “I do want to eat,
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