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I walked over to the counter and dug out the mason Jars. One of the jars was sticky on the side, and I found that the lid was loose with juice leaking down the side. Fortunately, none of it had gotten on Zoe’s bag.

I tried to tighten the lid but had to open it for realignment. Looking into the jar at the fruit, I couldn’t help my mouth watering at the juiciness of the plump peach slices. Before I knew what I was doing, my fingers reached into the jar, pulled out a slice, and popped it into my mouth.

To my surprise, my body savored the sweetness of the peach slice. Instead of being revolted, I chewed slowly and swallowed the treat with relish. My stomach did not sting but sang in relief at the small piece of food.

Was my appetite improving? Could this be a blessing from the life blossoming inside of me?

Quickly, I screwed the lid back on the mason jar. I turned to take them over to where Zoe was preparing

the crust. the dessert. Her eyes met mine, and she smiled slyly at me before returning her attention to

As the guests filed into the dining room, Noah stepped into the kitchen to survey the progress on the meal. Zoe had her back turned, stirring a pot of soup on the stove, as I arranged the deviled eggs on plate.

was silent as he watched me, his arms folded across his chest. I could feel

wrong?” I

really edible?” he blurted out, picking up

placed my hands on my hips. “What

“You never cooked before and you hardly eat anything. How could you possibly prepare

I try something


contemplating the quality of the food, but I knew that he had already made

chuckle. “You know this is for a family banquet, right? Not a lowbrow party that’s filled with men who will put pretty much anything in their

felt a gasp escape my lips. Whirling my head around, I saw Zoe stiffen by the stove. She didn’t turn around–therefore, she had no idea about the look on Noah’s

tugging at the corners of his lips that he

Asshole.

Zoe’s cooking,” I said. “I’m

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in my arms, and felt

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