"No, I'm not!" Brad shook his head, "I promised mom I'd behave. But I'm used to eating mom's cooking."
Brad paused and watched his dad's expression carefully. Then he continued, "I want to go to mom's place to eat. Dad, you also ate more when we were at mom's place. Mom's cooking is delicious."
Hearing Brad's words, Luke was irritated immediately.
He lost his patience. It was like he was being poked at a sore point. He snapped," You can eat if you want, or you can starve yourself!"
Brad continued to beg him, "I won’t go to
mom's home after she leaves the country. Dad, is it okay?"
Luke refused him bluntly, "No way! Don't even think about it! You want too much!"
Then Brad was silent again.
"If he doesn't eat much, get him what he wants. If he’s being pettish, leave him alone! I want to see how long he could starve!" Luke glanced at Brad and warned the servant in a stern voice.
Brad didn't dare to speak.
He had always been afraid of his father, and now that Luke had lost his temper, Brad was even more frightened.
However, the corners of Luke's lips curled u p lightly.
He called Brandy and gave him the names o f a few dishes, and he asked Brandy to tell the kitchen to cook them.
Those dishes were some of Brad's favorites at Eileen's place. He noticed that and kept them in his mind.
The house fell quiet again. Brad continued t o do his homework. Only the sound of the pencil scratching on the paper was heard i n the room. Luke also stopped talking. He just watched Brad in silence.
When Brandy came out of the kitchen, he saw this scene. He felt happy.
Luke had never been close to Brad before. With such progress, it was really joyful!
It was nine o'clock after Brad had done his homework and eaten some food.
Brad had something on his mind. He was hesitant, but he asked carefully, "It's mom's birthday in a week. Can I go to mom's place to celebrate her birthday?"
Eileen's birthday?
Luke's brow furrowed, he didn't say a word. He just took a sip of water.
However, Brad became anxious, "I have to celebrate mom's birthday with her! I used t o celebrate each of Mom's birthdays with her! I don't want her to spend her birthday alone this year!"
Brad used to celebrate Eileen's birthday with her every year. They would buy a small cake and Eileen would cook a few dishes herself.
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