"Don't serve me food, I have hands of my own, I know how to serve myself if I want!" Mother Reed snapped at Valentine Teller before tossing the pork belly she offered her into the waste bowl and picking up another piece herself.
Mark Reed's large hand covertly grasped Valentine Teller's small hand under the table, signaling her not to mind.
Valentine Teller withdrew her hand from his grasp, patting the back of his hand, telling him she was fine, this slight grievance isn't much.
She believes that her efforts will bring rewards, that heart-to-heart exchanges will eventually win Mother Reed's favor!
Valentine Teller turned to take care of Nian Nian.
Nian Nian was very well-behaved, using his spoon to eat big mouthfuls himself, not needing any adult to worry at all.
