They opened the door only to see Kirs walk out of the kitchen wearing an apron.
Kirs looked natural as if he was the host here.
"Kirs?" Ceres was surprised.
"Uncle Kirs, how did you get the keys?" Swedum asked with a tilted head.
"Well, Ceres, I copied the key. I am sorry for what had happened to Swedum. Now I sent bodyguards here to protect you and I will come more often. You must be hungry. The dinner is ready."
Kirs took off his apron and was about to go into the kitchen to bring out the dishes.
"Well..."
Ceres felt a little awkward. She and Swedum had already eaten.
"Uncle Kirs, Mommy, and I have already had dinner. We ate with Daddy." Swedum said.
It was awkward.
The smile on Kirs's face froze for a moment.
"It doesn't matter. The food was not to my liking. I am still hungry." Ceres walked to the dining table and said, "It smells so good. Kirs, did you make cheese lobster?"
"Yes." Kirs immediately brought the dishes out of the kitchen.
Ceres winked at Swedum, indicating that he should not be impolite.
Swedum shrugged and went upstairs.
Only Kirs and Ceres were left in the dining hall.
Ceres forced herself to eat more even though she was already full. Johny remembered her preference and had ordered her favorite dishes.
"It's tasty, Kirs, you cook as well as chief now!" Ceres gave a thumbs up.
However, Kirs stopped Ceres from taking more food, "Alright, don't stuff yourself."
"No, I have just had a few bites! It's so wasteful to miss the delicious food."
"Ceres, I know that you are full. You don't need to do this." Kirs put down Ceres's chopsticks and let out a long breath. "I'm not unhappy because you and Swedum have dinner with Johny. After all, Johny is Swedum's father. He has just saved Swedum. I understand."
Ceres put down her chopsticks.
"Ceres, we grew up together and are familiar with each other. You don't have to force yourself in front of me."
Kirs's frankness made Ceres feel even more sorry for him.
"Sorry, Kirs, I didn't know you would come and cook for us, so..."
"It's not your fault. I should have told you in advance."
Ceres felt sorry for Kirs.
He had been so good to her during the past few years. He was considerate and had a strong sense of responsibility.
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