[ He'd be offended if he cared enough to be offended. Instead, she met his expectations, and grace was over.
There could be an argument after. He could mention the insult. He's good at returning them, even, but Michael sits beside him. Ash knows they'll be fighting whenever Max and Jessica are in the same room, but he isn't going to add fuel to that fire and make this a day for Michael to regret.
Instead, once finished, he picks up his knife and fork to prepare to eat. The steaks aren't as good once they're cold.]
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There could be an argument after. He could mention the insult. He's good at returning them, even, but Michael sits beside him. Ash knows they'll be fighting whenever Max and Jessica are in the same room, but he isn't going to add fuel to that fire and make this a day for Michael to regret.
Instead, once finished, he picks up his knife and fork to prepare to eat. The steaks aren't as good once they're cold.]