The Ultimate Beast World Glow-Up novel Chapter 194

Chapter 194 A Bowl of Warmth 

“Cameron.” 

Rosalie interrupted him, then turned to Leon. “Bring the leftover food from the kitchen. Let him eat something. This child looks half starved.” 

Reid was indeed young, only 15, yet quite thin and small for his age. 

Rosalie held out her hand. The boy hesitated for a moment before placing his hand in hers. She led him to the kitchen. 

The leftover oatmeal and dishes were reheated and set on the table. Reid sat stiffly, his hands on his knees, his eyes locked on the food. 

The smell was incredible. He swallowed hard. Rosalie placed the spoon in his hand and said gently, “Eat. It’s all for you.” 

With permission given, Reid could not hold back. He hugged the bowl and ate fast, almost without stopping. 

He finished all the dishes and a large pot of oatmeal. He even swallowed the chili peppers meant as side dishes. 

Rosalie noticed he barely chewed. He just swallowed everything whole. 

The fur clothing he wore was far too big, likely something someone else had discarded. It hung loosely on him. 

His wrist peeked out from the wide sleeve, so thin it looked like it could snap with one twist. Rosalie felt uneasy. 

There were plenty of resources near Sovereign City. Even without money, hunting should be enough to survive. 

How could someone be starved to skin and bones? Was he being … abused? 

Reid kept eating until he finished everything. It was the best meal he had had in a long time, and his stomach, empty for ages, was finally full again. 

He looked at Rosalie with guilt and said softly, “I’m sorry. I was too hungry. I’ve smelled food from 

your place for days. I couldn’t hold back. 

“I really didn’t mean any harm. I just wanted to borrow some food. 

“I can pay it back. I won’t eat for free.” 

He looked up and saw Rosalie’s tall beastmen, then glanced down at his own weak body. He bit his lip until it turned red. 

He was so useless. No wonder no one liked him. He was nothing but a burden. 

As his thoughts started to spiral, Rosalie took his hand and placed a piece of candied fruit into his palm. 

Not like her now. 

The thought of his mother made his whole body stiffen up in fear. 

Tears fell without control. The salty tears mixed with the sweet fruit, leaving a bitter taste. 

He ate only half and tucked the rest into his clothes. 

Staring into the endless night, he whispered to himself, “I have to save it. I don’t know how many days I have before I’ll be hungry again.” 

The next day, Rosalie went with Talia and the others to check the cleared land. 

It stretched far into the distance, with no end in sight. The land was ready. Now they needed water. 

Rosalie had planned for this from the start, which was why she chose a spot near the river. 

It was only a three minute walk away. 

She walked with Leon, pointing out the path in her mind. She told him where to dig channels and where to open gaps. 

Leon nodded and memorized everything. When something was unclear, he asked, and Rosalie explained.