Meanwhile, at home, Nathan was enjoying dinner with his family.
However, Benson and Leah seemed like they had something to say.
It turned out that Benson told Leah about Phineas Ponzi's claims in the afternoon.
Leah liked her son-in-law a lot. She thought Nathan was a great man, and her affection for him had grown.
Nevertheless, she was also a superstitious woman who believed that Friday the 13th was a bad day, black cats were evil, and stuff like that.
When she heard Phineas' claimed that her daughter would take away Nathan's luck and cause his death, she panicked at once.
She didn't want to lose such a great son-in-law.
However, if they remained together, she thought it would be unfair to Nathan.
Hence, she hesitated to speak as she felt inexplicable emotions churning within her.
Nathan noticed his mother-in-law's strange actions. As he fed his daughter, he smiled at her. "Mom, you look like you have something to spill?"
Leah shook her head, seemingly conflicted. She replied in a low voice, Tit's nothing..."
Queenie stared at the vegetables in her bowl and pouted in protest. "Papa, no veggie, please."
Nathan smiled at his daughter. "Do you want to be as pretty as Mama?"
Penny blushed and cast an embarrassed look at Nathan.
Queenie nodded without hesitation. "Of course!"
Nathan grinned. "Are you afraid you'll be as skinny as our neighbor, Mrs. Coco?"
Queenie nodded vehemently. "Yes!”
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