Chapter 315

"I skipped dinner too. My throat still hurts, but I’m starving." She looked up and met his eyes. Straightforward. Not backing down from his probing gaze. The two of them just stood there, staring at each other. No one said a word. No one made a move. Brandon was totally lost. Then Kenneth showed up and broke the awkward silence. "Wow, you both are up early today. Claire, how’re you feeling? Want me to fix you a bowl of noodle soup? You should eat something." Claire took the cue and turned to him. She quietly let out a breath of relief. "I was actually just about to ask you for something to eat. I love clear broth noodles. Add more veggies, please." "Got it. I’ll whip it up right away." Kenneth headed back to the kitchen. Claire casually slipped her wrist out of Julian’s hand and went over to the couch. She bent down and patted BunBun, who had come rubbing against her feet. Then she picked up the feather toy and started playing with it. She looked all chill and carefree. But in her head