Chapter 50

  I often glanced at him every time he took a deep breath before snorting. I drank some water before coughing a little so he could look at me.

  " Isn't it delicious?" I asked. It was as if he was just trying to swallow every bite. His expression changed quickly. He looked so guilty and bothered.

  " No .. it's delicious, I'm.. just thinking. I'm sorry .." there. I knew it. What's the matter with him? I really don’ t want to ask.

  I nodded and turned my gaze to the food. " It would have been better if there was gumbos. Let's buy it tomorrow? I have a free cut in the afternoon." I said while sipping.

  He looked at me and just stared at me so I suddenly became conscious of my chewing. I swallowed quickly and stared at him as well.

  " W - why?" I asked.

  He suddenly smiled even though he looked troubled, " I'm allergic to gumbos. The last time I accidentally ate that was when I was nine. I almost died."