After completing her preparations, Amelia called everyone over.

"Eric, this must be quite expensive, huh?" Melinda asked, feeling as though each bite cost a small fortune.

They were accustomed to a modest lifestyle despite their newfound wealth and financial security, so they refrained from indulging in luxury.

Melinda was adept at creatively repurposing leftovers into new meals, firmly believing that reheated dishes were still perfectly edible. Given its perceived expense, seafood was a rare