Chapter 13

Harlyn

“Thank you,”

I whispered and took the spoon he held to me. My stomach rumbled for the lack of food. I took a spoonful of the rice and also took from the soup. I was so hungry that I didn’t stop eating until I finished the full bowl of rice that was given to me.

“Do you want more?”

Hillan asked when I finished eating. He watched me eat. I don’t know how I was even able to swallow with him watching me. I guess I was too hungry to think about that.

“No, I am full, thank you for the food and for letting me stay here. For saving me. Heck, I have a lot of things to thank you for,”

I said.

“We are cool. Now, we need to go say hi to my mom and dad, especially my mom,”

Hillan said and I nodded. I knew it was rude of me not to acknowledge her greetings and friendliness earlier.

“Thank you for the food,”

I called out to the chef who waved at me before Hillan reached for my hand again and we both exited the kitchen.

“Mom, Dad? Helen? She wants to say hi,”

Hillan called out when we got