"That's enough, sweetheart," Samuel said softly. I immediately stopped what I was doing. I looked at the bowl Samuel had just set aside — its contents barely touched, only a few spoonfuls eaten. I didn't know the exact recipe, only that it was a special porridge made by Mama Melissa, mixed with traditional herbal ingredients to help Samuel recover his strength. "But you've only had a few bites, Samuel," I said, a little insistently, trying to bring the spoon back to his lips. Samuel shook his head firmly. His lips pressed shut, just like a child refusing to eat. Seeing how adorably stubborn he was, I couldn't help but let out a soft laugh. "Fine, if you don't want the porridge — would you like some fruit? I can peel an apple for you," I said, setting down the bowl and reaching for the knife and apple on the bedside table. "No," he said quietly. "I'm already full, Emel
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