The waiter began to serve the dishes one by one. Su Yan quietly studied Mixiao's face as he tried to read her mind.
What could possibly make her look so sorrowful and melancholic?
"Mixiao, do you still want to eat?"
Su Yan saw Mixiao falling deeper into her reverie as she sat completely still.
Mixiao heard Su Yan's voice, and she hastily snapped to. She murmured something inaudible in response.
She stretched her hand towards the chopsticks, but Su Yan's hand intercepted her. He removed the cover and passed the chopsticks to her. "Who else do you have in your family?"
Mixiao was startled as she stared unblinkingly at Su Yan. After some time, she spoke softly, "My mom, and my… brother."
She hesitated when she mentioned her brother.
She received the chopsticks from Su Yan and thanked him. Then she hung her head as she began eating.
She was hungry when she was ordering the food earlier on, but suddenly, she lost her appetite.
