Chapter 130. Favorite Cake

Reese

Overwhelmed by a headache, I rested in my room until dinner time. During the quiet moments, I couldn’t shake off the strange voices echoing in my head.

Riza was painting her family, and maybe a pang of jealousy hit me for not having a complete family of my own. Yet, in reality, we were similar—both left behind by our families.

Choosing to stay in my room would only worry Riza more, so I decided to join them for dinner, despite my reluctance to face Enzo again.

With a heavy sigh, I rose from my bed and made my way to the dining room. Upon my arrival, Riza’s warm voice welcomed me.

“Leese!” she exclaimed, embracing me in a tight hug.

I softly pinched her cheek and kissed the top of her head, letting out a chuckle. She raised her eyes to mine, and a wave of relief washed over her features as she saw I was on the mend.

However, when I glanced at Enzo, his expression told a different story. Worry etched across his face as he gave me