Chapter 18

Once at the dining table, Clara deliberately asked Samuel to sit beside her, with the right position facing Ariana. As soon as she ensured that her guest was seated comfortably, the middle-aged woman immediately invited Samuel to eat what had been served.

Clara even helped serve rice and grilled fish for Samuel to choose from. She offered tamarind vegetables and the mainstay sauce Ariana usually cooks at the orphanage.

“Please eat, Mr. Samuel. These are all Ariana’s cooking.”

Samuel, without a shred of hesitation, began to bring the food that was on his plate. He looked like he was slowly chewing. Even some time ago, it seemed so enjoyable.

“I’ve never eaten grilled fish plus this delicious sauce,” Samuel said while enthusiastically feeding his mouth. He was not boasting or deliberately exaggerating. The food he ate was just right according to his taste.

“Just eat as much as you like, sir. As long as you know, Ariana is good at cooking. All the orphans