"Licia, you're always eating at the school cafeteria, so you’re probably not getting enough nutrition. Why not move back home?"
"No thanks, Mrs. Fuller. I'm doing fine at school. It's convenient."
When Felicia addressed her as "Mrs. Fuller," Myra's expression stiffened momentarily, and she glanced at Dexter, feeling somewhat wronged.
Ever since Felicia had returned, she had only called her "Mom" once, and that was when she asked Felicia to give up Arnold for Kayla. She had said it sarcastically as well. Other than that, the only address she ever used was "Mrs. Fuller".
Myra felt deeply wronged. "Licia, I'm your mom. If outsiders hear you calling me that, they'll think we have no family bond!"
Felicia didn't respond. She didn't have the energy to play a loving daughter.
Whether in this life or the last, she would be slapped in the face harshly whenever she softened her attitude toward them.
Seeing that Felicia remained silent, Dexter stepped in to smooth things over. "Licia, the New Year is coming soon, and you'll get a break from school. You'll come back home then, right?"
This was something Felicia couldn't really refuse, so she nodded.
Kayla rushed downstairs like a whirlwind and ran to Dexter and Myra, acting cute. "Dad, Mom, let me quiz you. What day is it in a couple of days?"
Dexter hesitated and replied, "There's nothing special, is there? The New Year is still a bit far off."
"Mom, your turn!"
"I don't remember either." Myra also shook her head.
Kayla stamped her feet in frustration, looking pitiful. At that moment, Dexter and Myra burst into laughter in unison, saying, "Of course, we remember! It's your birthday. How could we forget?"
Kayla's face bloomed into a satisfied smile when she heard this.
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