But Janice Clark didn't seem unlikeable at all; on the contrary, Valentine Teller actually kind of liked Mark Reed's stepmom. She felt very close to her, especially those eyes of hers—so warm, really gave off a mom vibe.
From now on Janice Clark would be her mother‑in‑law; they should be able to get along really well.
The noise outside had died down. Even though she knew she couldn't see anything, Valentine still kept turning her head to look out, unable to stop herself from wanting to go take a look.
Bennet Reed ordered, "Sit down, ignore them."
"Oh." Valentine obediently sat back down, holding her bowl and eating absent‑mindedly.
Even though the seafood was delicious and totally her taste, with that one person missing by her side, everything she ate felt like chewing wax, and she had no appetite at all.
She quickly finished the rice in her bowl and cleared all the dishes Janice Clark had picked out for her, then put down the bowl and ran out in a hurry.
