"Mia, don't listen to their nonsense, come on, eat more," upon hearing her son say Mia Foster liked matsutake mushrooms, Melody Zachary helped serve some more, also timely easing the awkwardness. Mia Foster could only force a smile and tried her best to lower her presence as she buried her head.
The men frequently raised their glasses again, all congratulating Melody Zachary on her birthday. By the end, everyone had drunk quite a bit. When the meal was over, all four men were noticeably quite drunk, walking unsteadily.
Standing outside the restaurant, watching the others leave one by one in their cars, Mia Foster also bid farewell to Melody Zachary.
"Auntie, I'll head back first. I have work tomorrow."
Melody Zachary turned to look at her son, who was leaning against the wall with a troubled expression, "Mia, if it's convenient, could you take Auntie home? You see, Felix..."
