I rinsed my face quickly and followed her back to the office.

She had already picked up her spoon and was enjoying her meal. Watching her eat so heartily, my lingering doubts disappeared.

I couldn't help but comment, "Take it easy, no one is competing with you. Look at the way you're eating. It's not attractive at all. Do you devour your food like this in front of Jared?"

She glanced at me, "What's the fuss? You don't know how hungry I've been. Besides, whether he's here or not, I eat like th