Aliyah waited patiently as Juliet ate, watching her like a mother hen. When Juliet stopped eating and looked up at her best friend, she was met with a deep scowl that made her shiver.

Juliet opened her mouth to talk, but Aliyah’s raised hand made her close her mouth, swallowing her words.

“Just save it if you want to tell me you’re filled up.” Her scowl, not once leaving her face. “I’m sorry, sweetie, but you will have to finish that food on that plate, every bit of it. Not one ...