"Alex, would you like more salad?" asked Nora as she filled her own plate with meat. "Alric, pass some salad to Alex, he likes it before eating his meal." Alric paused. He raised his head to see Alex and then salad near him. When Alex did not refuse or argue, he took a deep breath.
With some hesitation, he picked up the bowl and placed it beside Alex. Alex's stiffened hands picked up the bowl and took a good amount of salad. Ava froze at her place as the scene unfolded. Her hand held the fork so tightly that her knuckles turned white. Nora placed her hand on her arm.
Ava turned to look at Nora. she was stunned again with that assuring smile. No, she could not believe it. She had dreamed of their family for so many times yet she got disappointed every time. What if this was a temporary truce? She lowered her head and started eating again.
