Chapter 41: What Ryker Did

Ryker's POV

"I know you don't eat those, but they are delicious."

I glanced at Claire, who then also glanced at the manager. "Ahm, I'm sorry. It's not because I don't want to eat; it's just that I don't eat anything in the morning except milk or coffee." Claire said.

I frowned. "When have you not eaten?"

"Since today," Claire said, then glanced at the manager. "I'm sorry, but I want coffee at the hut now."

The manager nodded, and Claire stood up and left us. I took a deep breath.

"Hmmm, I don't want to ask what happened between you two, but I think you need to court your wife," said the manager. I turned to the door. "Eat, Ryker. Dried fish is delicious with fried rice and coffee."

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Claire's POV

"I'm fine..."

I sat in the chair and put the coffee cup on the table while I talked to Heiji on the phone. I called Russell several times, but she didn't answer her phone, probably still asleep. It's only a quarter before six, so Russell must be sound asleep. I took a deep breath whe