Chapter 99

Levi

I shake my head rapidly, trying to get rid of the thought. That was really out of place, and I have to remember the reasons why I shot it down in the beginning.

I clear my throat and let out an awkward laugh. “I’m sorry. I think I’m just in shock, still.”

“That’s okay,” Lauren says, and this time she pats me on the shoulder. “How about I make you some tea? Would that help you relax?”

I nod. “That would be wonderful.”

She smiles, and my heart gives a little flutter. “I’ll go make something to eat too.”

“Okay,” I say, and with that, she heads to the kitchen and starts to fuss with pots and pans.

I watch her in silence as she starts to whip up a full meal right in front of me, not even taking that long. Soon after, she’s already beckoning me to the dining table, laying out a bowl of tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches in front of me.

The smell makes my stomach rumble, and with no hesitation, I start to dig in. As expected, everything tastes amazing. I wolf everything down in a