"Don't be silly, how could you not be hungry? I know you love meat the most. You're still growing, how can you skip dinner?"
"Mom, I'm going on a diet."
Nova spoke with a level of absolute determination her mother had never seen before.
Mrs. Donald paused, momentarily stunned by the intense look in her daughter's eyes. But she quickly nodded and picked the plate back up. "Losing some weight is good for your health. Don't eat this, then."
Before Nova could say another word, Mrs. Donald rushed out of the room with the roast beef.
Nova thought she might have upset her mother, but half an hour later, Mrs. Donald walked back in carrying a completely different tray.
Staring at the plate of salad and shrimp in front of her, Nova was completely stunned.
Mrs. Donald smiled warmly. "Even if you're on a diet, you still have to eat. I'll have the chef put together a proper, healthy meal plan for you from now on."
As her mother gently stroked her hair, Nova's eyes filled with tears.
Her parents were here... Everything was going to be alright.
After everything she had endured, she finally understood how irreplaceable her family was.
In her past life, she had let her weight destroy her confidence, completely blinding her to the warmth and safety her parents provided.
Instead, she had desperately sought validation from people who wanted to destroy her.
"Thanks, Mom."
Nova kept her head down, choking back her tears as she took large bites of the vegetables.
She made a silent vow to herself. In three months, she was going to completely transform!


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