Chapter 366

Riyana lowered her eyes to the plate. A sandwich. Simple and warm. Something she normally wouldn’t refuse. She stared at it for a few seconds, then slowly lifted her gaze to Jabco. He raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled. Not a sharp smile. Not teasing. Just soft and genuine. Her heart jumped without warning. It startled her how easily that smile affected her. She hadn’t seen him smile like this before, not without tension hiding underneath. This one felt real, effortless. And that scared her more than his anger ever did. She rolled her eyes quickly and turned her face away. Why does he have to smile like that? She reached for the sandwich, more out of surrender than hunger. She knew him well enough by now. If she didn’t eat, he wouldn’t let it go. Arguing would only drain her more. Better to take a few bites and end this. She lifted the sandwich and took one small bite. Instantly, her stomach twisted. A sharp wave of nausea rolled through her, so sudden it stole her breath. Her thr