Chapter 341

Darcy flashed a smile but still meticulously sanitized her plate and utensils before wiping down the table with a disinfectant wipe. Everyone at the table watched her, but she seemed unfazed. After cleaning, she casually served herself and began eating slowly. Dr. and Mrs. Quinell seemed used to her habits, but the rest of us sat in silent bewilderment, unable to take our eyes off her. Noticing our gazes, Darcy flashed us a shy smile. "It's a habit I developed from working in the lab." Logan nodded in approval. "That's a good habit." Then, Logan turned to Norman, who pursed his lips as though about to make a sarcastic comment but held back. "Uh… Yeah… cleanliness is… good," he mumbled awkwardly. The dinner was pleasant overall, with everyone enjoying themselves—except for Norman, who seemed uneasy. Logan was clearly the favorite of the elders. His extensive knowledge, polite demeanor, and ability to quote literature impressed Dr. Quinell, who nodded in approval. Norman and I,