Chapter 25: Liam

Gia sits back and watches me with a small smile simmering around the edges of her lips as I continue to wolf down my dinner.

Amusement flits across her face as she shakes her head. "I've never seen anyone eat like that before."

One brow hikes up. "Did I mention that it's delicious?" I can't help but scoop up another mouthful.

"Yes, several times." She laughs before admitting, "And here I was worried you might not like salmon." Her gaze drops to my plate. "Or quinoa."

I don't bother to mention that I've never had salmon before. It wasn't exactly standard fare at the Garrison household. If it wasn't ground chuck or chicken thighs that were snapped up on sale, it was too expensive for the likes of us.

"I love it."

"Here," she forks the rest onto my plate, "take the last little bit." I should probably politely decline. Except, it's too damn good to refuse. And who knows when I'll enjoy another meal like this again.