Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 246

The aroma of the noodle soup was mouthwatering, and the flavor was even richer than its scent promised. Just a single sip of the broth was enough to make it impossible to stop.

In no time at all, Nita had polished off the entire bowl.

Even after finishing, she still felt unsatisfied, wishing there was more.

“That was delicious,” Nita sighed, half-laughing. “Looks like someone like me is only meant to eat cheap food.”

She set down her spoon and continued, “Honestly, I never liked sushi. I just can't stand raw food. There was this one time at a department dinner, we went to this all-you-can-eat place. I saw a long line and figured it must be good, so I joined in. Turned out, all I got was three slices of salmon sashimi.”

“I took one bite—it was just like eating raw fat. And that wasabi? The taste shot straight up my nose, made me feel like I was going to die right then and there. After that, I just couldn't eat the rest. I wrapped the other two pieces in a napkin and threw them away when no one was looking.”

“I really don't get why people love sushi so much. But that's just my opinion.”

Effie patted Nita's hand gently. “You don't have to force yourself to fit in just because other people like something.”

Nita gave a soft “mm” of agreement, then looked down at her empty bowl. “But… what about families you don't like? Can you just… not belong to them?”

Effie sensed there was more to Nita's words than just food. She wrapped her arms around Nita and rubbed her back, soothing her. “We don't get to choose our parents. But now that we're grown, we do get to choose the life we want to live.”

“Take my dad, for example. He's a real piece of work. Every time I see him, I curse him out and tell him to stay far away. I'm not letting him mess with my life anymore.”