Elly pursed her lips, feeling that it was unjust for Blake. Richard's family was wealthy, so affording the treatment shouldn't have been an issue.

-

Later that afternoon, Richard and his family arrived, except for Eric and Elly's paternal grandmother, Alyssa Irwin.

Richard patted his stomach, "Blake, none of us have had lunch yet."

Blake replied, "I've asked Elly to prepare extra lunch dishes. We can warm them up upstairs."

Their expressions soured upon learning it was leftovers.

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