Don't Bother

"The dining hall is on the left of the corner." Robert's face reflected kindness when he said that.

"Thanks," she said politely and got up from her chair. The last thing she saw while leaving the salon was Robert's head hanging low. He was looking in his lap with shoulders hunched and sadness on his face. With a heavy heart, she walked out of there and headed to the restaurant. A smile lingered on her lips knowing that at least she had a family and someone to always come back to. She would come back to them once her task was over. She would…