Christian and I arrived home earlier than Mom and Lilith because Christian's Audi is a really powerful car.
"We need to order something. I'm sure you kids are hungry, but in case you want a home-cooked dinner, there's macaroni and cheese in the oven," Christian tells me as we step into the house.
My first instinct is to decline, so I politely express my preference. "I think I would prefer salad for tonight and perhaps have a cup of tea before going to bed."
"Alright then, I will order a vegetable salad and pizza for Lilith and Leigh, though those two are wolves when it comes to macaroni and cheese. I think one box of pizza will do." He says the last words to himself.
"Have you and Mom already eaten?" I ask Christian as I take a seat on the staircase, waiting for everyone to arrive. Ma
