Rebecca couldn't object when Jude invited Zachary to stay.

She'd assumed Zachary wouldn't stay as he'd made it clear before that he didn't like Jude.

But surprisingly, he actually sat down.

The atmosphere around the table was awkward and strange.

Rebecca took a sip of water, fighting back an ironic smile.

When she'd loved him desperately, even her best cooking couldn't keep him around. Now that she wanted him to leave, he insisted on staying.

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