13 Cooking for Him

During the day, all the events at the Reed household flooded Emily's mind.

She was held tightly in his arms as she sighed softly, "It's nothing really, just thinking about all the injustices I've endured from Carol over the years, feeling like I'm particularly weak."

"Hmm, anything else?" Mr. Satan asked softly.

"There's also... just feeling extremely unworthy. I could have gone to college initially, but my father got sick and we didn't have the money."

Mr. Satan reached out and ruffled her hair, his voice steady and clear, "Emily, life is just a series of choices. Next time you face a choice, be sure to consider yourself more."

Emily felt like Mr. Satan was a bit of a sage.

"Mr. Satan, can I ask you a question?"

He grunted, "Go ahead."

"How old are you this year?"

"Why so curious about me?"

Emily felt a bit embarrassed, "I know, it's your privacy. It's okay, I just asked casually, you don't have to answer."

"Good girl," Mr. Satan kissed her forehead, "Now it's my turn to ask you a qu