Chapter 7
“Vitamos” Camila squeezed out a smile and added, “I don’t eat enough vegetables. I’m trying to get some nutrients”
You should spend some time learning to cook instead of always ordering takeout Eating real food is much better than relying on supplements
Claire spoke with heartfelt concem, then continued to focus on making ravioli. “I will, I promise”
Camila was relieved that her mom didn’t suspect anything “Mom, why don’t you go upstairs and rest a bit? I’ll finish making the ravioli,” “Nice try, but the ravioli you make is a bit of a mess. They’d ruin my reputation,” Claire said with a hint of disdain
“What do you mean, a mess?”
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11 your office wasn’t so far from home, I really wouldn’t want you living on your own. You can’t even cook properly, and always having takeout Look how thin you’ve gotten” Claire said, her eyes full of concem.
“Tm not thin. I’ve got a great figure, Camila retorted, hands on her hips.
Claire watched her daughter, dressed in a smart pencil skirt and blouse, her fine figure and delicate features reminiscent of a TV drama’s career woman. She beamed. “You are so beautiful. I wonder which lucky man will end up marrying you”
“Let’s drop that subject” Camila said, waving her hand dismissively.
“Alright, it’s your life. I’ve made some ravioli for you to take back and freeze. After you finish them, I’ll send more.”
Claire carefully packed the neatly made ravioli into a container.
“Thanks, Mom I’m heading back now. Call me anytime, or you can reach out to Cole,” Camila said, hugging her mom with a big grin.
“You rascal,” Claire chuckled, giving her a light pat on the back.
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