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Facade of Love (Yvette Scott and Idris Young) novel Chapter 301

201 Feeling Pecki 

Chapter 301 Feeling Peckish 

I blinked, then looked away and nodded, Yeah, thanks. Tell Grandma I said thanks.” 

You can tell her yourself,Idris said, his voice cool as he set out the food on the tray table like he was arranging chess pieces

I could not quite read him. Before I left for Lake City, he had seemed on board with getting the divorce papers and clearing the air with the family. I figured he would be the last person wanting to see me again

Here he was, and I did not know what to make of it

Stop staring and eat,he said, his face giving nothing away

I shook off my daze and started eating the food he brought, almost mechanically. Maybe it was the hunger, but I did not realize how empty I felt until I started on the simple, soothing meal he had brought

I kept my head down, focusing on my meal, while the guy next to me just sat there watching me in silence. It was kind of weird, though not in a creepy way

Eventually, when I was mostly full, I glanced up at him and said, Thanks for this.” 

He gave me a small nod, his face relaxed. Grandma’s planning a getaway to Tully City resort next week. She wants everyone to come.” 

I blinked, a bit lost. Oh, okay.” 

He leaned in a bit. She wants you there too.” 

That caught me off guard. I’ve still gotstuff to do,I trailed off, not finishing my thought.. 

He cut in smoothly, If you’re looking to thank her, just come along. The same goes if you’re thanking me.” 

It took a second for it to click. He was talking about hanging out with Madam Young at the resort for a few days. Emily had mentioned it before, and it seemed like everyone was on board

I nodded, not about to argue. Cool. Just tell me the details, and I’ll be there.” 

He hummed a yes and then went quiet

I was pretty much done eating, and Idris, the guy, did not look like he was leaving anytime soon. I shot him a side glance, trying to figure out how to say what I was thinking

Before I could get a word out, he turned to me. I froze, feeling kind of guilty for some reason. However, he was just like, Need a drink?” 

Uh, yeah, sure,I said quickly

He got up, got me some water, and then sat back down, as still as a statue

Half an hour later, I was lying in bed, stuffed and hydrated, and he was still there. I hesitated, then finally blurted out, Mr. Young, you’re not busy or anything?” 

It was not even the weekend, and with the year winding down, I figured he would be swampedwith work

He just hummed a oneword answer and then shut up.. 

I wanted to tell him to get going, but I was tonguetied. I just could not spit it out

Thank goodness Mom showed up when she did, arms loaded with all sorts of delicious treats. She raised an eyebrow seeing Idris thereprobably because he had played the hero for me back in Lorrell. Her usual frosty look had thawed a bit. She gave him a nod before turning to me with a smile, Bet you’re starving. I whipped up all your favorites. Let’s eat!” 

Propped up in bed, I watched Mom lay out all the goodies I normally could not resist. I patted. my already stuffed belly, fighting back the urge to groan. Why did I gobble up Idris’s snacks so fast

Taking another bite was out of the question

Mom noticed me just sitting there, eyeing the feast but not making a move. Her brows knitted together in concern. What’s up?” 

I looked up 

at her, the picture of innocence. Mom, I’m stuffed.My eyes flicked to the ravaged remains of the food container

She followed my glance, spotting the empty

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