"Have some soup, Nid. It's good for your health." Maeve handed Nidia a bowl of soup.
Nidia felt as though she was being treated like a girl who was going through puberty. But she kept her smile despite the awkwardness because she wanted to honor the elders' kindness. She stared intensely at Jackson and kicked his legs without others noticing.
Instead of getting angry, Jackson's face turned radiant, thinking that Nidia's action had only further proved her intimate love for him and he loved every moment of it.
With laughter filling the dining table because of Bubsy's humorous acts, it was a harmonious time for them.
After no more than an hour after dinner, Elijah had to attend to his work.
It had been a long day for Bubsy as he fell asleep in Maeve's arms while holding onto the medal that Elijah had given him.
"It's getting late and Bubsy still has to drink his milk later. We have to leave now." Nidia finally had a legitimate reason to have her son back.
