An Invisible Hand

"Woah… I'm so full."

Anne stretched her arms and said with a satisfied grin.

"You ate too much, Anne."

Lize shook her head beside her.

"I don't know how you managed to eat a portion for three. If it's me, I would never be able to eat that much… and you spent so much unnecessary money too. Have you thought of an explanation to Marlene yet?"

"Huh?"

Anne's expression changed slightly. She held her palms together and leaned toward Lize.

"Sister Lize, we don't have to report such small matters to Sister Marlene, right? It's only a small meal and Anne used all her heart to finish it~ I didn't waste a single bit at all!"

"You are really…"

Lize let out a sigh. Then, she shifted her gaze to the quiet little girl beside them.

"Christie, what's wrong? Are you in a bad mood? Or do you have something you want to buy?"

"Hmm?"