"Here ...." Barbara handed the pot and two packets of instant noodles to Poppy. "Please tell your friend not to bother us anymore."

"I'm not bothering—"

"Shania," Poppy stopped her friend, "we already got dinner from them. No need to make a fuss."

While Shania snorted and looked away, Poppy nodded to Barbara. "Thank you. Tomorrow we will return the pot clean and also two packets of noodles."

After nodding lazily, Barbara took her bowl and sat down beside Philip.

"Do you want more?" ...