Zachary was also relieved.

After a moment of silence, he walked over and sat across from Serenity.

He used his fork to put food on her plate, but she picked up her plate to avoid the gesture, refusing his food.

Zachary bitterly retracted his hand and placed the food his fork held on his own plate instead.

“Seren, these are all your favorites. Have more,” he said tenderly.

Serenity paid him no response, not even a glance. She simply ate by herself.

“I’ll help you peel your favorite shrimps.