Even though Donna had tried every way to make dinner as abundant as possible, it still couldn't conceal the fact that ingredients were scarce. After all, food on the island was rationed, no matter how much money one had.
When Donna and Nini brought various dishes to the table, out of respect, they had changed into the best clothes they had at home.
Charles glanced down at his somewhat worn coat, feeling like a beggar compared to them.
Dinner went smoothly. For Shanshan's sake, Charles made every effort to appear normal, like an ordinary father visiting his daughter's friend's home, and the meal concluded with both host and guest in high spirits.
After dinner, Charles sat with them for a while longer, chatting amiably before finally leaving with Shanshan.
The moment the door closed, Donna and Nini both breathed a sigh of relief, privately voicing their impressions of Charles.
"Shanshan's dad is really fierce, just like a bad guy."
