Dominic glanced at Raymond with a cold gaze. Meanwhile, Vespera silently buried her face in her hands. Did Raymond really have to say that out loud?
Rebecca nearly burst into laughter on the spot. Dominic ate all this on the regular? Was he so weak that he needed restorative food every meal? That was tragic and hilarious.
Even Wanda was momentarily speechless. A while later, she forced a polite smile and responded, "The wealthy certainly eat differently. It's quite the breakfast."
It was indeed quite the breakfast. Not only was the food strange, but the conversation was even stranger.
Vespera kept her head down, pretending to focus on eating as she tried to avoid the topic.
Raymond just smiled and said nothing more. He bent down and scooped up Snowball. Then, he said, "It looks like Snowball is hungry. I'll go and feed him."
With that, Raymond left with Snowball nestled in his arms. It clung to him with its paws, meowing sweetly. After all, he fed it more than anyone else.
Back in the dining area, Dominic quietly pushed his portion to the side and reached for the food Wanda had brought instead.
Dominic grabbed a sandwich and took a bite, eating slowly. His every movement had a kind of natural elegance. As he ate, there was a genuine flicker of pleasant surprise on his face. After eating, he looked up and asked, "Mrs. Gildon, did you make these yourself?"
Wanda had been silently watching Dominic. When she heard his question, she hesitated, not particularly eager to talk with him, who had been cozying up to Vespera. Nonetheless, she still replied in the end, "And what makes you think that, Mr. Reid?"
"The ingredients used are tender without being overly seasoned. You preserved the nature of each ingredient. It's elegant but restrained, just like you, Mrs. Gildon. Only someone who finds beauty in simplicity could turn something so everyday into something so poetic," answered Dominic.
Dominic spoke with a steady rhythm. His voice was mellow and warm, and his remark was sincere. It was the kind of compliment that didn't feel like flattery. It felt like appreciation.
Vespera and Rebecca were rendered speechless. Both of them were dumbfounded. How did Dominic manage to say something so cheesy and make it sound natural? Who could resist such a compliment?
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