Chapter 42

He shrugged.

'Oh its nothing.' Collins replied. 'The both of you have been such amazing friends to me, and I have known Leonard all my life, and now you guys are having a baby.... My speech wouldn't have been complete if I hadn't mentioned the both of you'

Favour smiled at him, while Jasmine said nothing. She concentrated on the plate in front of her, although she was barely eating anything from it. Collins mentioning Favour and Leonard's baby seemed to hurt her even more. Clearly he had not mentioned her miscarriage to Leonard, and even if she was glad that he didn't, she couldn't help but wonder if it was to protect her privacy or his. Damn, she was a mess.

'Enjoying the meal, Jasmine?' Favour asked suddenly, bringing Jasmine back to reality.

She raised her head to find everyone staring at her and managed a smile and a nod while carefully avoiding Collins gaze. 'Yes I am' she replied, 'The food is great, Leonard. Favour was right. You are a great cook'