De-escalating Their Relationship

"Oh." Bella was a little unhappy.

"Be good, and we'll head back after eating. You still have school tomorrow, so you have to sleep early."

"Alright." Bella could only nod obediently. 

After having hamburgers and fried chicken, Shelly and Bella were ready to leave.

Suddenly, Bella called out to Shelly, "Mommy." 

"What's wrong?"

"Can we buy more?" Bella asked.

"Aren't you full? It's unhealthy to eat so many hamburgers and fried chicken, you're still a growing child. I will bring you here again next time, okay?" Shelly comforted Bella.

"No, I want to bring some back for Uncle Nox."

Shelly paused.

"Didn't you ask him if he had dinner just now?" Bella asked.

Bella was so thoughtful that even Shelly felt a little guilty. As she had always lived under someone else's roof and did not have a father, Bella had always been good at reading people's expressions since she was young.