To keep Kate and Joseph communicating, Cassie quickly added, "Kate, I made the soup; you should taste it," before Kate could object, she commented, "Joseph, please serve it to Kate."
"Okay," Joseph slowly handed Kate a bowl of soup.
It had always been difficult for Kate to refuse others, and when they were so enthusiastic, it made it even harder. She took the bowl from Joseph and ate it without saying a word.
After everyone finished eating, the atmosphere did not feel as tense, but Cassie noticed there was still awkwardness between Joseph and Kate.
So, when she and Noelle were in the kitchen getting coffee, she asked, "Please, come up with an excuse so that Kate does not leave too early."
Noelle understood what her mother wanted and whispered to her, "No worries, I will make
