His palm was very hot. When he placed it on her small belly, Ruby felt a cozy warmth. She looked at him with a hint of confusion in her eyes, not understanding what her brother was doing.
"You really are full."
"Oh, Vince is checking to see if my tummy is bulging!" Ruby realized.
Vince frowned. "How are you going to grow taller if you eat so little?"
He looked down at the tiny figure from above.
"I'm afraid you won't grow at all."
Ruby puffed out her little cheeks. She looked a bit angry, but it seemed more like she was mad at herself. She certainly wouldn't dare lose her temper at him.
A smile flashed through Vince's eyes. After their meal, he ordered a portion of dried little fish to go.
The dried fish at this restaurant were fried crisp and savory. When he ate them earlier, the little one had looked on with immense envy. Eventually unable to resist the temptation, she had hugged a small fish and gnawed on it slowly.
