Thomas Fisher said he had already eaten outside when he came back, and Athena Linton believed him without a doubt, thinking he really ate outside.
But Autumn York did not believe him at all. She turned to look at him sitting on the sofa, completely still, and said, "Even if you've eaten, you can still have a little more."
When she spoke, she gave him a meaningful glance.
"I can't eat another bite. You take Athena to eat." Thomas understood the implication in his mother's words, but pretended not to. He remained sitting on the sofa, unmoving.
Just as Autumn was about to call Thomas again, Athena spoke up first: "Auntie! Let's go eat; don't force Thomas."
In her heart, she really hoped he would join them for dinner, but seeing his firm attitude, she couldn't bring herself to insist.
"If he won't eat, we'll go eat."
Autumn gave Thomas an annoyed glance, grabbed Athena, and walked out of the living room. The two headed towards the dining room.
