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 frie