Heavy Hearts & Hidden Gems

Summary

"Honey, eat a little more."

This was the sixth time my parents had served me rice today. In a tiny bowl, sure, but I'd already demolished five of them.

I waved my hand. "No more. I've lost my appetite."

My parents exchanged glances, and then my mom started tearing up.

"Baby, what's wrong? Are you feeling sick? You ate so little today... has Mom's cooking gotten worse?"

My glamorous mother threw herself into my dashing father's arms, both of them sobbing like it was the end of the world.