Chapter 35

AMANDA

“Did you prepare all this?” I jumped when I heard someone speak to me; I almost dropped the chicken, and I had to catch it under the tray, narrowly avoiding burning my hand.

I turned to face Emiliana with a scowl; she looked amused, and an expression of feigned innocence crossed her face. I hated that even like this, she still looked so gorgeous, but I didn't let that diminish my anger.

“You idiot, you almost made me drop the food!” I yelled, placing the tray on the counter.

Emiliana bowed from where she was sitting on a stool. At that moment, I noticed that her eyes were surrounded by purple marks underneath, and it was obvious that today hadn't been an easy day, as she didn't have them yesterday.

I worried; I couldn't bear the idea of her suffering in any way because it felt like a burning nail was being driven into my stomach.

“I'm sorry; I couldn't resist following that delicious aroma.” she said, taking the bottle of whiskey that was i