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The speaker is saying her father seemed eager to be with his wife, but she is unsure whether he felt the same warmth toward the children. It suggests a family memory shaped by uncertainty and a bit of humor.
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Originally said in English.
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About Mary Berry
English food writer, chef, baker and television presenter
Mary Berry is an English food writer, chef, baker and television presenter. Born Mary Rosa Alleyne Hunnings, she built a career in food after studying catering and later training at Le Cordon Bleu in France. Encouraged by domestic science classes at school, she went on to work in several cooking-related roles. She is widely known for her work across writing, cookery, baking, and television.
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