Chapter 182

• [LIZZY]
• After Joey falls asleep, I finally heed Gemma, one of the chef’s assistants, who has been persistently calling me to join them for dinner. My grumbling stomach bullies me to give in, and I make my way downstairs. As soon as Gemma spots me descending, she quickly scrambles to the kitchen and then hurries over with a kind smile.
• “Don’t worry about the boy. I informed the chef you’re coming, and she’s already warming the food.”