Chapter 97 Learning To Refuse

• The microwave dinged, indicating that the food was ready. A delightful aroma wafted up from the steaming dish, causing Abby's stomach to growl as her senses were awakened.
• She was famished. After all, she had only had a glass of milk for dinner. As she looked at the feast before her, gratitude and tears welled up in her eyes. Swiftly picking up her fork, she began to devour the food. Making eye contact with her adoring father, she was reminded of something important.
• Setting her fork down, she asked, "Dad, has Alice come back home?"