Chapter 288 Making A Concession (2/2)

The squirrel was not thin. It was carefully taken care of by someone. There was a wooden cage in it and it could be used to run.

Consuela teased the small animal with some food.

Standing

s grabbing it, so it accidentally bit his finger with its teeth.

It was so ferocious that it wasn't willing to let go of the mouth. He frowned, but he didn't say anything. It was Consuela who helped him get his hand out of the squirrel's mouth.

”Don't try to play the trick of hurting yourself to make me forgive you.” There was not a trace of tenderness in her voice.

All of a sudden, a smile broke on his face. His arched brows and eyes brightened. ”I know you won't feel sorry for me,” he said.

Consuela pursed her lips and didn't respond. Her every move was seen by Richie.

If he had known this, he would have played the trick of hurting himself.

At dinner time, Wendy came.

Consuela sat at the dining table with a pair of chopsticks in front of her, while Richie was doing something slowly in the bedroom.

So she ran into Mrs. Ye and said, ”mother.”

When the old woman was about to speak, Consuela reacted quickly. ”Miranda, go to add a bowl and a pair of chopsticks. And tell the cook to prepare some more dishes for Mrs. Ye.”

There was no sign of age in Wendy's eyes, but there was still a slight trace of exhaustion in them that could not be hidden. She raised her hand to stop Miranda from leaving.

”Don't bother. Another bowl and a pair of chopsticks are enough. I'll eat with you.”