Chapter 32 Xavier was sitting in an armchair , reading a business magazine . He looked up at the commotion , saw Josephine's bit- ter smile , and said : " She's just a kid , don't take it to heart . I'll talk to her later . " Josephine walked over to Xavier and sat on the arm of his armchair , smiling . " How could I possibly hold a grudge against a child ? It's fine , you don't have to say anything to her . She didn't mean it . It's just that in my eyes , Valentina is still a little kid who needs to be looked after . " Xavier gave a faint smile and said nothing more , his gaze shifting to Aveline . Aveline heard them talking but didn't look at them , only catching the movement in her peripheral vision . Her expres- sion was cool and indifferent , as if it was nothing to her . She touched a cupcake , felt that it wasn't as hot anymore , and turned back to the kitchen to make the Savory Fried Rice . Valentina came back after washing her hands , picked up a cupcake with a grin , and called out , " Aunt , I'm eating now . " Aveline replied from the kitchen , " Mm , okay , be careful it's not too hot . " Valentina took a bite . " Wow , this is delicious . " Then she looked at Xavier . " Uncle , you should have one too . It's really good , and it's not hot anymore . " Xavier shifted his gaze from the magazine to Valentina and smiled . " Mm , okay . " Josephine pressed her lips together , got off the arm of the armchair , and reached for a cupcake . " Let me feed it to you . " Then she was about to bring the cupcake in her hand to Xavier's mouth . Valentina frowned . " Josie , you're not my aunt , so you can't feed my uncle . That's not right . " Josephine didn't expect Valentina to think that way and scold her for it , and she froze . Xavier reached out , took the cupcake , and took a bite . Looking at Valentina , he smiled and said , " Mm , it is pretty good . Don't glare at Josie . Keep eating . " Although Aveline in the kitchen didn't see what was happening , she heard what Valentina said . 0.0 % 18:59 ད་ ་ ་་་ པ་ The hand holding the spatula paused for a moment . With an expressionless face , she continued to stir - fry the rice . This Savory Fried Rice didn't just have egg ; it also had carrots , corn , and ham , making it more nutritious and balanced for a child . She also made Clear Fish Broth . Afterwards , she placed everything on the dining table , took off her apron , and walked out . " Valentina , the Savory Fried Rice is ready , and there's Clear Fish Broth . Your aunt is leaving now . " Valentina had eaten two cupcakes . Even though they were delicious , she didn't dare have more , saving room for the Savory Fried Rice . She was watching cartoons at the moment . Hearing what Aveline said , she was taken aback for a moment and asked , " Aunt, aren't you going to eat with me and Uncle ? " Xavier also looked up at Aveline , his expression faint , his dark eyes as still as an old well . He didn't say a word . Still sitting on the arm of the sofa , Josephine sneered . Aveline grabbed her purse , ignoring the other two and looking at Valentina , " Yeah , your aunt doesn't live here any- more . If you ever want my cooking or snacks again , Valentina , just contact me directly . " Josephine got off the arm of the sofa and walked over to Valentina , " Valentina , Aunt Josie will eat with you and your uncle . Come on , let's go to the dining room , or the Savory Fried Rice will get cold and won't be good . " Valentina glanced at Josephine , pouting , " But I want to eat with Aveline . " Josephine sighed dramatically , " But she doesn't want to eat with you . Aveline looked at Josephine , her gaze cold . Josephine was ' smart . She knew Aveline couldn't say anything to her in front of Valentina , or even look too upset , since Valentina was only five . Just then , Xavier stood up , took Aveline's purse , and placed it on the sofa . " Stay for dinner . It's not often Valentina gets to visit . " Aveline felt helpless , but she stayed . Valentina was happy to see her staying and led her to the dining room by the hand . The dining table was rectangular . Aveline and Valentina sat on one side , while Xavier and Josephine sat on the other . Aveline served herself and Valentina some Savory Fried Rice , ignoring Xavier and Josephine . Xavier glanced at her , a faint , indifferent smile on his face . Josephine stood up , picked up the serving spoon , and said deliberately , " Darling , let me serve you . " 45.3 % 18:59 Chapter 33