Chapter 154

As soon as they stepped through the doors, Yasmin materialized at Emmeline’s side.

“Welcome back, Boss,” she said with a respectful bob of her head. “How can I assist you both today?”

“We’ll need a few minutes before ordering,” Emmeline responded kindly. “But you can come take our order in about five minutes, if that works?”

Yasmin gave an obedient nod. “Of course. I’ll give you some time to look over the menus.”

They selected a cozy table next to the front window, settling in across from each other.

Emmeline did her best to focus on perusing the menu in front of her, but her mind continuously wandered back to her complicated situation with Zavian and Yuna.

“Emmeline?” Yuna’s concerned voice finally broke through her distracted reverie. “What’s got you so preoccupied over there?”

Emmeline startled slightly at being addressed. “Oh, it’s nothing important,” she deflected with a nervous wave of her hand. “I’m just having trouble deciding betwee