"My brother can be hot-tempered. I'm sorry I couldn't help. Did he hurt you?" Alessia asked as she made herself comfortable in front of the dining table. She was already salivating due to the aroma of the dishes in front of her.
Valerie's meals were always irresistible, and it didn't look like she cooked for herself alone. This looked like a feast, and Alessia felt she needed to bring in more groceries later.
Valerie contemplated telling Alessia what her brother did but shook her head in the end. It was too embarrassing to let out, and how would she explain how she felt about it? Alessia might just be upset with her brother, and Valerie didn't want that.
"No. He didn't hurt me. He only came to warn me not to disrespect him again."
