Charmaine's POV
I was busy trying to get dinner ready, my mind preoccupied with the task at hand. But then I heard Lily's excited voice, "Mommy, Mommy, look! A gift basket!" I turned around to see Lily rummaging through the gift basket that Marcus had sent, her eyes shining with excitement.
My heart sank as I watched her dig in, eating the treats and snacks that were meant to be a gesture of goodwill. I felt a surge of annoyance and frustration. Why would she eat it? Didn't she know that it was a gift, not a snack? I tried to keep my cool, but my patience was wearing thin.
"Lily, stop eating that!" I shouted, my voice rising in frustration. Lily looked up at me, startled, her eyes welling up with tears. "Why not, Mommy?" she asked, her voice trembling. I took a deep breath, trying to ca
