Janet got to leave work on time today for her first design case was finally approved by her boss. She seldom came home early these days, so Johanna was thrilled and turned to Beal.
“You go and buy something that Janet likes. We’ll have a big dinner tonight!”
Then, she smiled and held Janet’s hand.
“My dear, you’ve gone to work for only a week. Why have you lost so much weight?”
However, Janet felt the opposite. “You’re exaggerating, Mom. I feel I’ve gained a lot of weight.” After getting to know Johanna and getting along with her, Janet felt she liked exaggerating everything. Johanna smiled and chose not to say anything. Beal patted his legs and stood up from the sofa.
“All right. I’ll go to the grocery store right away. Janet, you grew up in Seacisco, right? So I presume you’d like spicy food.” “Actually, I can’t eat spicy food.” Janet licked her lips sheepishly. Her taste had always been different from that of the people in Seasisco.
Johanna and Beal exchanged glances and burst out laughing. Janet frowned in confusion.
“Why are you two laughing?” Beal shook his head, sighing.
“Your mother and I don’t like spicy food either. But Lila likes it. We occasionally make something spicy just for her.” Beal soon returned from the grocery store and cooked a storm for dinner.
“Your father is an exceptional cook. I’ve learned a lot from him.” Johanna laughed and kept filling Janet’s plate with food.
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