Chapter 32: Got my back?
The main reason Penny wanted to see Jessa was because she thought her aunt returned to her bad habits. When Penny was in the Cortez household, Jessa had always had an itch to gamble. But with Penny’s activities and contests, her mahjong nights turned from daily to a few times a week to once a week until it became once a month.
Penny was no longer in the household and nothing could keep Jessa busy any longer. The chances of Jessa going back to her bad habits were high, and that was why she was harassing the Bennets. But Penny realized she might be wrong.
Looking at the pretty bento box Jessa prepared for Penny and the twins, Penny was astonished. Everything looked pretty and tasty. Everything was indeed their favorite.
Jessa didn’t like cooking much, but Penny couldn’t deny Jessa had this innate talent in the kitchen. Penny wouldn’t be this big if not.
"Penny, these are your favorites!" Yuri eagerly waited for Penny’s reaction. Not just her, but Yugi and Jessa as well. She then pointed at one dish. "We helped mom with this."
Penny slowly raised her head and scanned their faces with mixed expressions. After a second, she curled up her lips until her teeth were on full display.
"These look tasty, Auntie!" she excitedly exclaimed, making Jessa nod in arrogance.
"Of course! I made them myself and the twins helped a bit!" Jessa gloated before she quickly urged. "Come on, kids. Try them while they’re still hot!"
The three nodded and hummed in unison.
Having said that, Jessa happily watched the three of them eat. Their twinkling eyes filled her with so much fulfillment and their eagerness to eat more reminded her of the good times. Jessa disliked staying in the kitchen, but these kids were so pitiful if she didn’t feed them. Moreover, the three of them appreciate everything she served them. Hence, she somehow found spending a bit of time in the kitchen quite enjoyable.
"This is so good..." Penny mumbled while chewing and snuck a look at Jessa.
Seeing her auntie’s mild reaction, her stiff shoulders relaxed. Penny was glad she was wrong about Jessa returning to her bad habits. Even so, why was Jessa harassing the Bennets?