Chapter 137

Hazel's POV

"I almost choked on the soup I was eating with butter-spread bread."

"Stop saying nonsense, Hailen." I grabbed a flask of water and took a big drink without pouring it into a glass first.

"Is that why you’re choking on your food?" She was amused.

"You should be feeling pity for me for not being amused at my situation."

"Well, sorry."

I paused in my drink to study her.

"No, you’re not."

"Yes, you’re right, I’m not."

"Meanie."

"That’s harsh."

"Not quite."

We grinned foolishly at each other.

"Thank you for being my only true friend, Hailen."

"What for? I like you naturally."

"I know, and that’s why I’m thankful. You were nice to me when I was at my lowest."

"Hey, it’s nothing. Let’s continue with our storytelling; where were we?" She took a spoonful of soup from the same bowl as mine. She had brought just one bowl, but it wasn’t the normal small size; it was a bi