Occasionally, when she cooked, she would sneak a bite or two when no one was around, but she dared not eat too much, or she would get beaten if her family found out.
Since her brother came home, perhaps grateful for her help in taking care of his nephew, he would intentionally leave her two mouthfuls of food every time they ate.
Two mouthfuls, indeed.
If he left more, her mom would make a fuss and throw a tantrum at her brother.
But these past two days, with her sister-in-law at home, she finally got to eat meat, rice, and delicious foods she wouldn't even get during the New Year's.
Her sister-in-law said that the countryside was good; as long as one was willing to work hard, they could fill their stomachs and sustain themselves. She desperately wanted to leave this family and go somewhere without relatives to live the life she desired.
She didn't ask for wealth or prestige, only for every meal to be filling.
No matter how bitter or tiring, she wasn't afraid.
