How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

Chapter 287

The next day.

After the morning classes, Keira, sticking to her routine, went to fetch Morwenna for lunch. Dahlia and Morwenna were in the same elective course and naturally joined her.

The trio made their way to the cafeteria, got their food, and had just sat down when Lorna came over with her tray loaded with food and plopped down beside them unceremoniously. Seeing the trio eyeing her, Lorna blurted out with her usual bravado, "What're you looking at? Can't I sit here?" The trio frowned at her. Sensing their disapproval, Lorna's arrogance deflated a bit, and her tone softened considerably, "Err... Can I sit here?" Lorna was known for her swagger, usually dining alone, steering clear from the typical gossip-mongering crowd. But Morwenna was an exception; she didn't just talk tough, she could back it up. Dahlia wasn't much of a talker, either. And Keira, well, she was too shy to speak up. Sitting with them promised a peaceful meal.

However, Lorna seemed to forget one crucial point: her desire to sit with them didn't automatically mean they wanted her there. If she ended up rubbing Morwenna the wrong way, and that girl decided to throw a punch, Lorna wasn't sure she could hold her own.

With this realization, Lorna's previously assertive tone turned into a request. Morwenna nodded, "Sure, take a seat."

Lorna settled down, her manners a stark contrast to her usual demeanor. They began eating. Barely a few bites in, Lorna inquired, "Morwenna, is that all you're having? Just veggies? How's that enough nutrition?"

Morwenna swallowed her food before replying, "It's enough. At home, it's pretty much the same. The school cafeteria is already a step up. The lady at the counter even gave me an extra spoon of roast beef today. Mixing it with rice tastes pretty good."

"No way, that's not enough. We, who are more physically active, need to eat more meat. Otherwise, where would we get our strength from?" Saying so, Lorna scooped half of her untouched meaty dishes onto Morwenna's plate.

Keira's grip on her fork tightened. Even Dahlia's usually indifferent gaze shifted towards Lorna. They both knew Morwenna wasn't well-off and usually ate very simply to save money Out of respect for

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Morwenna's pride, they would at most discreetly offer her a piece of chicken or pork, never directly moving food from their plates to hers like this.

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Lorna, not wanting to worsen their relationship inadvertently, realized her action might have been inappropriate. Everyone wants to save face. Her actions could make Morwenna look bad in the eyes of others in the cafeteria. Can't afford food, so she eats off others' plates?

Hoping to mend the situation, Lorna quickly scooped some of Morwenna's rice onto her plate, casually saying, "I didn't take enough rice; share some with me." Before Morwenna could react, her plate had less rice but more meat.

Lorna, feigning guilt, focused on her meal. Morwenna, with a gentle smile, softly thanked her. Lorna paused, then resumed eating without a word.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Keira, seizing the moment

Morwenna was sipping her soup, stealthily slid her mini steak onto Morwenna's plate. Lorna gave Keira a nod of approval. Then, both turned their gaze towards Dahlia. Dahlia, with a slightly stiff expression, wondered why they were looking at her. Under their watchfuleyes, she reluctantly divided her honey-glazed ribs, placing two pieces on

Morwenna's plate.

Satisfied, the trio resumed their meal with gusto. Morwenna, with her plate unexpectedly rich in meats, ate heartily. Her usual scant servings of meat meant she often filled up on carbs, but not today.