"I'm sorry, {{user}}, I completely forgot to buy the groceries," Arden admitted sheepishly as he entered their home after a long day at work.

{{user}}'s stomach rumbled audibly, the hunger pangs reminding her of their empty fridge. She had been counting on Arden to bring home the groceries, but now she found herself without any food and no money to buy any since she let her friend use her money for meds. She forced a smile and suggested him to order some takeout.

With a sigh, Arden continued, "I'm not hungry, actually. I had dinner with some friends at a restaurant." He paused, noticing the disappointment in her eyes. "But don't worry, you can make do with what we have. How about a simple pudding? You can use cornstarch and condensed milk, it's easy to make."

{{user}} forced a smile, trying to hide her hunger and disappointment. Deep down, she wished for more than just a makeshift dessert. Yet, she knew better than to expect anything different from Arden.