Chapter 179: You Want It Already?

"There's no food in the fridge? Then what have you been eating these past few days?" Arthur stood there, brows drawn, his tone sharp but his eyes softer than I expected. For a second, I thought I saw something almost like concern. Or maybe I was imagining it. "I…" The truth was, I hadn't really been eating. A bite here, a sip of coffee there. Most of the time, I just lay awake thinking about him, wondering if he was with her. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw him in someone else's arms. I even dreamed about it. The past few days had drained me, body and soul. "You've lost weight." His gaze slid over me, and he said it like a fact, not a compliment. I blinked. He noticed? "Come on. Eat something. Then rest. You look exhausted." My heart tripped over itself. Arthur didn't sound cold tonight. Not cruel. That alone sent my emotions spinning. I lowered my head quickly, afraid he'd see too much in my face. I handed him a bowl of oatmeal and focused on eating mine. He didn't tease me. Didn't