Ray stepped behind the folding screen, brought out several dishes and a bottle of purified water, and set everything down. Then he motioned for Emily to come over.

The moment she saw the food on the table, she couldn't help gulping.

She was starving. And desperately thirsty.

She walked over and sat down.

Water first.

As the cold liquid slid down her throat, soothing the burning dryness, she felt so relieved she was almost moaning.

Then she started eating, wolfing it down.

Halfway through,