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“Reynaldo, look at Ms. Duffy; she had to resort to such methods just to get a few more dishes,” someone remarked.

We had just ordered a lot of dishes. Let's ask her to join us.

I furrowed my brows. This woman! Will I ever escape her daily provocations?

Turning away slightly, I said to Melany, “This big pot of food is delicious, much better than anything else I've had. I simply adore big pot dishes.”

Melany looked at me in surprise and smiled, remaining silent.

Reynaldo’s cold sneer followed: “Some people just don't appreciate things. Even if she sleeps on the street and starves, she deserves no pity.”

Ha! I sneered inwardly. Who wanted their pity? They were being sentimental.

Ignoring them, I buried my head in my meal. Poor Melany; with Reynaldo present, she barely dared to eat freely. She took small bites, eating with extreme refinement and restraint. Even the braised chicken leg was crushed before she delicately picked at the meat. It was frustrating to watch.

I finished my food, but she hadn't even half-finished hers. Reynaldo's dishes had already arrived—seven or eight of them in under half an hour. The kitchen staff certainly weren't slacking. Melany glanced at their table, her eyes filled with envy.

I whispered, “Don’t envy them. Next payday, I’ll treat you to a feast.”

“Really?” Melany looked at me with gratitude. “My two children are expensive; I haven’t had a proper meal in years.”

“Really. I’ll treat you on payday.”

Melany nodded heavily, moved to tears. My appetite, whether due to the delicious food or my pregnancy, had increased tremendously. I finished my plate and still felt hungry. I grabbed a tray to get more food.

Melany looked at me in shock. “You can eat that much?”

I smiled. “Being able to eat is a blessing.”

Melany glanced at herself, then at me, with envy. “How do you never gain weight?”

“I digest well,” I replied with a smile.

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At that moment, Kimberly’s soft, compassionate voice drifted over.

“Reynaldo, look at Ms. Duffy. She must have had a rough time; that’s why she’s enjoying the cafeteria food so much. She probably hasn’t had anything good to eat lately.”

Since we couldn't finish all the dishes, I took some over to her.

I furrowed my brows. This woman was truly annoying.

Without a word from Reynaldo, Kimberly quickly brought two dishes to our table.

Melany excitedly said, “Thank you, Kimberly. Thank you, Kimberly.”

Kimberly ignored her, looking at me with pity. “Ms. Duffy, after your family’s bankruptcy, you must have suffered, living hand-to-mouth, right?”

“Here, this is from Reynaldo. Eat it quickly; you’ve lost so much weight,” Kimberly said, pushing the dishes towards me.

Impatiently, I dropped my fork. “Thank you for your kindness, but I’ve already eaten. You can enjoy them.”

Turning to Melany, I said, “Finished? Let’s go!”

Melany quickly stood, exclaiming, “I’m full! I’m full!” She hurriedly bowed to Reynaldo and Kimberly. “Thank you, Mr. Humphrey, thank you, Kimberly. We… we should get back to work.”

Reynaldo remained silent, his face impassive.

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Kimberly feigned concern. “Ms. Duffy, you really don’t need to be proud. People have to face reality. Starving yourself harms your body; in the end, you’re the one who suffers. Eat these dishes. They’re from Reynaldo.”

Suppressing my annoyance, I smiled. “Thank you both for your kindness. However, I actually had a good appetite, but your excessive talking made me feel unwell.”