Chapter 219 - 220 Make up for Lost Time
The soreness wasn’t that bad anyway, just a slow throb deep in my thighs. Manageable.
After I came out of the bathroom, Ashton was dressed.
Downstairs, I sat at the far end of the dining table, keeping my back straight and movements measured.
Across from me, Ashton leaned on one elbow, watching me.
‘You not eating?’ I asked without looking up. ‘Or are you planning to just stare at me the whole time?’
‘Not hungry.’ He added, ‘Slow down. No one’s taking it from you.’
I abandoned the spoon, lifted the soup bowl, drank half, then put it down and pressed a hand to my stomach. ‘I’m full.’
‘You sure?’
‘Yeah.’
‘So you’ve got your strength back, then?’
‘Of course—’
The words caught in my throat. I almost bit my tongue.