Chapter 1776 The Four Children of the Jones Family, Gary Smith (Part 551)

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She could tell at first glance that he was paying attention to their conversation, yet he didn't want to say anything out of his ego.

Maria was nervous. Couldn't Ernest be more proactive for once?

"You noticed I lost weight. Yes, I am indeed on a diet. Do you remember I used to have baby fat? Now that my face is much slimmer, don't I look prettier?" Leah asked.

"I think you've lost at least a dozen pounds, am I right?" Maria asked as she observed closer.

"I've lost 13 pounds. It's a successful diet, isn't it?" Leah was proud of her result.

"I don't think that's the case. It's more likely that you're emotionally hurt and you lost your appetite due to that," Maria refuted.

"You make me sound like a cancer patient," Leah complained, "How can I be hurt when I am this tough?"

"Fine, you are not hurt," Maria said, "You're just slightly wounded."