Even if it cost her life

"Uh, Anna, I had made nothing today. I only helped Bella here and there. She was the one who had cooked the whole feast." he replied, but this time his voice had pride and no embarrassment.

But they all were dumbfounded they knew that Bella was a good cook but to cook everything alone in a very less time with that perfection. 

"She truly surpassed you, Alex," said Sharron. But Alex, without feeling offended, just smiled and nodded. He had seen her cooking and it was like a magic.

They all ate dinner happily.

"Hmm, Bella, since you are free, you have to cook this pudding often," said Mike, licking his fingers.

"And the cheese Christmas tree too." added Anna, stretching the piece to show the stretched cheese line, "see, it's so good." 

"Just look at your manners." Aunt Sharon chided, but her voice was dotting and warm as she took her napkin and cleaned both of their lips.