At noon, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence stayed at the manor for lunch. Wendy also found an excuse to stay.

Wendy behaved very considerately at the dining table. She served soup and vegetables to the elders from time to time. She had not forgotten to peel a shrimp for Estie. She herself took no more than a few bites.

"I remember that you like to eat shrimp, Estie, so I peeled them specially for you."

Wendy pushed the peeled shrimp in front of Estie.

Estie just looked up before lowering her head back