Chapter 37

Alessa woke up when her mom carefully woke her up to eat dinner. She had no appetite, but she didn’t want her parents to worry about her. “Let’s eat, Alessa. Follow me downstairs, huh?” Alicia said and left the room.

She just stood up and fixed herself. When she was satisfied with her own reflection in the mirror, she left the room and went straight to the dining area.

Elijah and his parents were already there. Those who were speechless while just looking at her. Everyone felt her every move. She took a deep breath before making her smile at them to show that she was okay.

“Let’s eat,” she said.

Everyone looked at each other before they started eating. They were speechless. If before the dining area was full of conversation while they ate, now it was strange.

Jose tasted it, then drank some water. “Alessa… how are you feeling?” he asked.

“I’m fine, uncle.” Alessa could read that they were so worried about her. It did not escape her eyes. Because o