It's Either Get Rid Of Her, Or Go To Jail

Emma cast a glance over to Zoe, who was preoccupied with the mini meatballs on her plate. She chose one and put it into her mouth. While chewing, she looked up at Emma. "You are very quiet."

“No talking while eating.” Sighing, Emma dropped her fork into her unfinished spaghetti. Before leaving work, she had been thinking about Ezra. She could not even ask Gia and Floria to join her in her celebrations because of this. She sighed again, and Zoe's gaze returned to her.

“Emma.”

“Hmm.” She looked at Zoe, waiting for her to say something else.

"I have already finished my food, but I am not full."

Emma chuckled. Her gaze was drawn to the plate in front of her. "Would you like mine? I will not be able to finish it." Zoe gave a nod. Emma emptied her plate into Zoe's bowl. "What should we say?"

“Thank you.” She clutched the plate close to her chest and began digging through it.

"You have been eating a lot recently."

“And you haven’t.”

"You should not be concerned about me. I am the gr