Marilyn shoved the remaining crackers into her mouth while turning her head. She was avoiding Lewis' question.

Compared to Marilyn, Larissa felt more at ease with him.

She said calmly, "The cafeteria is crowded. I don't think I can wait in the long lines, so I brought Marilyn along."

He looked at her before telling Marilyn, "Order four meals from tomorrow onward. You can eat upstairs."

Marilyn hurriedly nodded. "Okay."

She hadn't swallowed her crackers. A few crumbs slid into her throat wh