Josh Batton was speechless.

“This is Annabeth’s favorite food lately. All six of these dumplings are reserved for her. They are not for you,” Sharon Lindt told him sternly.

“I was going to get it for Annabeth. I wasn't planning on eating any,” he sighed.

Only after hearing this did Sharon smile in a satisfied manner. “That’s good. I was wondering why you’d be so daft,” she replied, smiling in satisfaction upon hearing that.

He remained silent and smiled awkwardly before reaching for one fried dumpling and placing it in front of Annabeth Cates, who seemed uneasy.

“That’s not necessary," Annabeth spoke up. "I’m fine with eating just two. Don’t you all like it, too? You should all have some.”

“We are fine. You can have it all. You’re the most important person in this family,” Wilson Batton stated, pushing the entire plate of fried dumplings over to her.

The more they behaved like this, the more embarrassed she felt.

Although it was only a plate of ordinary dumplings, she didn’t wa