Chapter 77: Just Desserts

Meredith had finished her entree joyfully. It was so wonderful that she had nearly forgotten where she was and why. She felt eyes on her. She looked over at Brayden who was watching her intently and she gave a small smile. But Brayden's eyes weren't what she felt. It was normal for him to watch her. She had been used to him watching her intently as she ate since the first day they met.

No, Meredith felt someone else's eyes boring into her. Brayden leaned in to say something to her and as he did Meredith glanced past him and locked eyes with Mizuki. Mizuki had been long done with her entree if she had eaten anything because her plate was gone. She was just sitting there watchingMeredith for who knows how long.