The intense anxiety gripping Yardley's chest finally released.
Scarlett was finally willing to eat the food he had bought. In that moment, a wave of profound joy swept over him.
He could tell his "little glutton" was genuinely starving.
She sampled every single dish laid out before her, her lips moving delicately with every small bite. Watching her eat reminded him of the cute little bunnies she adored so much.
Whenever Yardley actually put effort into selecting food, he knew exactly how to conquer Scarlett's taste buds.
From the choice of dishes to the precise seasoning and side pairings, every aspect of the meal was completely tailored to her preferences.
Scarlett feasted happily, filling her stomach completely.
It wasn't until she let out an uncontrollable burp that she finally set down her bowl and silverware.
Looking up at Yardley, she felt a flush of embarrassment and instinctively tried to justify herself.
"I only ate this much so I can take better care of Dawn. I haven't really eaten anything the last few days."
Yardley couldn't help but chuckle, offering a shower of praise.
"I know. You have been working so hard, Scarlett. Mothers are truly amazing, and I see the absolute greatness of a mother's love in you."
She felt completely detached from the man sitting in front of her—in fact, she heavily resented him.
But after such a satisfying meal, Scarlett suddenly felt as though her underlying fury had been buried beneath the food. She wanted to lash out, but when she reached inside for that explosive anger, she found her reserves completely empty, the fire totally extinguished.
It was true—it was hard to be angry at someone right after they fed you.
A bizarrely calm atmosphere suddenly settled between them.
Especially in the dead of night, sitting alone in the massive hospital cafeteria, the sheer tranquility of the moment felt incredibly disorienting.
"You don't need to say all these pointless things. Didn't you want to talk about the divorce?"

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