Chapter 570

Joshua took a few mouthfuls of stew and looked up at Queenie. He pointed out good-naturedly, "You need to eat more. You can't possibly be full on just a few morsels." But Queenie was used to eating a smaller food portion for dinner, lest she overindulge and gain weight. "I normally don't eat that much during dinner," she said. She thought he knew her dinner habits. "You'll have to make an exception tonight if you want to keep your strength up after dinner," Joshua said cryptically as he gave her a scampi. "Be good and eat your dinner like I tell you to." For some reason, Queenie couldn't stomach another bite after hearing this. But she cleaned her plate all the same; she always finished her food. After dinner, Joshua sat before his computer and sorted out his work as usual. Queenie made herself comfortable on the couch, knitting yet another stuffed toy while Rascal nestled in her lap. Come bedtime, Joshua surprisingly turned off his computer and cleared his work desk. "Are you goi