Chapter 158

Scarlett looked at the crab and lobster meat before her, and her eyes welled up with tears again. Afraid he would see her in such a vulnerable state, she kept her head down to avoid Xavier's gaze. "Thank you, Mr. Stroud." She stabbed a piece with her fork and put it in her mouth. The fresh, sweet taste made her tears fall uncontrollably. It turned out seafood could actually taste this good. She kept eating, one bite after another, unable to stop. Percy was stunned by her appetite. Was the food really that good? He tried a bite himself—it tasted ordinary to him. Well, he didn't like seafood anyway. He remembered that Xavier didn't particularly like seafood either, as they had similar tastes. Thus, seafood was rarely served at the table. Only after Scarlett moved in did a couple of simple seafood dishes occasionally appear. Rumor had it that the chef had asked about her preferences and added them for her. But that evening was clearly a seafood fest. At first, it looked impressive—