#Chapter 149: To the Letter

Abby I feel frozen to my spot as the judges make their way toward Daniel’s station. The grin stretched across his face almost makes me feel sick, and it’s all I can do not to run off the stage right now. “Wow,” Vanessa says as she takes the first bite of Daniel’s dish, which looks leaps and bounds ahead of mine just by presentation alone. “Really, Daniel; wow. Despite everything, you created a phenomenal dish.” “Thank you so much,” Daniel says, his eyes flickering toward me. “You know, with my sous chef’s wrist in so much pain, it was difficult. But we made it.” Next, the judges begin making their way toward me, and I feel like I’m going to be sick. They stop in front of my station, and I can feel the cold weight of Logan’s gaze on me already. “Hello, Abby,” Vanessa says, her gaze sweet as ever despite the circumstances. “Your performance in the second round was lacking, but you’re here now. How do you feel?” I swallow. “I feel…” I pause, my throat cracked and dry. “I