Chapter 130 Cut Her Steak

"Sorry, Joseph, I just don't want to see Kate uncomfortable and not want to eat because of you, so…"

Neither Noelle, Joseph, or Cassie knew how Kate would react, but they wanted to try. Joseph thought it would be a miracle if Kate spoke to him; he did not hold on to any hope.

Kate was conflicted, she was a guest, but it seemed to be up to her if Joseph could stay or not. If she did not say anything, it would be the end of a relaxing evening because nobody would be comfortable. Kate thought for a long time, he was a member of the Smith family, but Cassie was asking him to leave so that she would not be upset. However, they might feel bad if Joseph left.

"I have work to do. You go on enjoying your meal. I will not disturb you any longer," Joseph said to ease everyone's embarrassment.

Cassie looked at Joseph and then shifted her eyes to Kate, waiting for her to say something.

In a low voice, Kate said, "No matter how busy you are, you should make time to eat. You are seldom here, and I am sure that your mother would be happy to have you eat dinner with her."

Oh no! Why did I say so much? I should only have said, "Stay here for your mother's sake." Kate cursed to herself.

Noelle waved a hand toward Joseph and said joyfully, "Do you hear that? My sweet sister-in-law said for you to stay and have dinner with us. Please, come sit here because we are all hungry."

Joseph was pleased that Kate acknowledged him, but his smile was really covering up how nervous he actually felt.

Kate stood up as if she didn't want Joseph sitting beside her. However, Noelle ignored her actions and sat down next to her mother.

The moment Joseph sat down, Kate's heart began to race. She hated to be so anxious when Joseph was around. She tried to remind herself that there was no reason to be worried and that it was just a meal.

Joseph knew which food Kate liked best, so he took her plate and filled it for her.

Cassie was thrilled to see how charming her son was acting and gave him a thumbs up for doing so.

Kate froze for a moment but quickly came back to her sense as if nothing happened. She was unsure of how to react.

"Joseph, I am sure Kate likes steak. You should cut it for her!" Noelle reminded Joseph as he handed Kate her plate.

"No, thank you!" Kate refused immediately.

Despite Kate declining Noelle's suggestion, Joseph took the plate back and began cutting up the steak.

"There you go," Joseph smiled and handed Kate back her plate.

Kate waved her hand politely and said, "You can give it to your mother!"

Cassie refused the plate and said, "No, thank you! I don't eat spicy food,"

"Then you give it to Noelle," Kate commented. There was no way she wanted to accept anything from Joseph.

brother cut. I will only eat it if I do it myself…"

Joseph felt a little embarrassed, so when Noelle saw the hurt in his eyes, she said, "I never expected that such a generous offer would be declined so many times. I don't think anyone would ever believe it!"

The teasing didn't affect Joseph; he just sat still holding the plate in front of Kate.

In the past, when Kate went to have steak with Lisa, they both would admire girls whose boyfriend cut steak for them and fed them. They thought they would be the happiest girl in the world if someone cut steak for them. However, there was someone to cut her steak, and it did not feel nearly as good as she had imagined.

"Thank you!" She still accepted the steak to oblige Joseph. However, instead of putting her plate down, Joseph picked up her fork and asked for her to open her mouth.

Kate hesitated and thought that Joseph was the type of man who would fight for a yard after taking an inch.

Cassie tried to help, "Kate, I think that Joseph was worried that you might get your hands dirty. So, he just wanted to help feed you.

"Yes, if you are embarrassed, you can just look at him as if he is a waiter except he is serving you for free," Noelle giggled.

Kate was happy to have Cassie and Noelle's support; it was something she never felt like she had before. Then Kate opened her mouth just wide enough for Joseph to fit the bite of steak.

Cassie felt relief when she saw Kate eating the food that Joseph was feeding her.

"Okay, that is enough. I can do this myself!" Kate said shyly. She thought that Joseph would eat his own food, but he continued to feed her.

Noelle and Cassie exchanged glances, and both laughed inside.

It was the first time that Cassie saw her son treated Kate so considerately. She was happy to see it and believed that he was sincere to Kate.

"I'm full. Thank you," Kate felt very satisfied after eating her meal.

"You need to eat something yourself," Kate looked at Joseph and smiled. She was moved by Joseph's actions but tried to remain calm.

"Are you really full?" Joseph said gently and looked at her, "Do you want some soup?"