I had endeavored to build a good relationship with them by giving them thoughtfully chosen gifts during festivals.
However, no one had actually used them, which led me to understand they weren't fully accepting me wholeheartedly.
I was too stupid to realize such an obvious fact until now.
I just ate the food quietly.
Amelia chatted with them with ease while peeling shrimp.
She avoided seafood and would only try it reluctantly if someone helped her peel and debone it, finding the process troublesome.
However, she didn't mind the effort now. After peeling an entire plate of shrimp and placing it in front of Oscar, she carefully wiped her hands with a wet wipe.
Oscar stared at her lovingly.
She had never been so considerate to me.
Witnessing all this, I felt very depressed.
Despite my determination to move on from her, the scenes filled me with sadness.
Debra also noticed her actions. While covertly observing my expression, she nudged Amelia and teased, "Amelia, don't be partial. Your boyfriend still craves your attention."
Amelia suddenly came back to her senses and looked at the empty plate on the table.
She said, "Let's order another one."