Chapter 18 The Flavor Of Family Dysfunction

• The expression on Antonio’s face remained as haughty as ever, his arrogance on full display, as it often was in various situations. The dinner, which wasn’t peaceful to begin with, felt increasingly tense, with the complex dynamics between them only making things worse.
• Marissa hesitated to start eating, glancing nervously at the empty plate in front of Antonio, which only added to the already tense atmosphere.
• "Not eating?" Tony asked, trying to understand why Marissa was reluctant to start her meal.