She was an adult, and neither was she missing an arm or a leg.
"I was afraid you'd be too weak."
"I'm not," Candice retorted.
"If you're not weak, you wouldn't have fallen on your face just now."
'You should have been the one to fall on your face instead,' Candice thought.
As if he could read Candice's mind, Edward smiled and coaxed Candice, "Be good. Open your mouth."
Candice looked at Edward and how determined he was, so she opened her mouth obediently. She could not believe she was so easily bewitched by the man.
She ate the toast that Edward fed her, and it was really delicious. Having been fed the delicious food, she decided not to forgive him.
The room was filled with love.
Candice finished it all in one go. In the end, only the crust and crumbs were left on the plate.
Edward asked, "Was it delicious?"
"Yes." Candice nodded.
