(Author's POV)
"Lia~ …. baby. Why aren't you eating anything? Is the food not to your liking?" Amelia's mother, Ashley Clinton, inquired, her tone laced with concern. Amelia has been staring at her plate, tossing and turning the contents, her mind elsewhere.
Lucas, her brother, was sitting next to her. He poked her with his spoon, grabbing her attention "Mom~ is calling, Lia?"
"Huhhh~ …" Amelia was rattled as she looked around. Everyone was staring in her direction, holding different expressions. Scratching her neck awkwardly, she said, "Uhh~ … it's nothing. I am just tired."
Her mother and father nodded, and understandably so. Their youngest daughter was not only gifted with looks but was also hardworking and diligent. She would spend hours and hours sharpening her knowledge without missing a beat. It wasn't because of any sort of family pressure, but Amelia loved studying. It gave her a sense of achievement.
