Ashley was starving when she came down. She hoped to dine alone but didn't find the table empty when she got there. Paul was already seated and dining.

“Hello. Good morning.” Paul greeted jovially, raising a forked piece of omelette in cheers to her before he filled his mouth with the food.

Ashley smiled. They've had a good relationship between them ever since they talked. He was nicer and friendlier towards her. The violence and possessiveness, gone

Sometimes she saw the longing in eyes. ...