"Well." Peter only got deeper into her arms.

Veronica Parker said sadly, "Sorry, Mom was late because I did something else. I hasn't eaten yet. Have you eaten?"

"I've already eaten. I'll help you with it." Isabella said.

"Good." Veronica Parker touched her children's heads one by one and said, "Come on, let's go back to the house."

Veronica Parker and her children went into their house and close the door, and Isabella came out with the meal.

No sooner had Veronica Parker sat at the table and then Cathy volunteered, "Mom, we called you!"

"Mom, you didn't speak when we call you," Peter said.

Julie added, "And then. And...