Chapter 614

Gideon placed another peeled shrimp onto the plate in front of Nora. She met his gaze, her expression darkening. Without another word, she looked down and began eating quickly—no longer concerned with how she might appear.

The shrimp were perfectly cleaned, and the fish had been carefully deboned, each piece tender and fresh. In the past, a meal like this would have felt deeply satisfying.

Today,