Edward then placed an order for mac and cheese for Akia, as well as beefsteak and chicken curry for Cassandra and himself.

He sat across from her, noticing how tired and haggard she appeared. "You look stressed," he said to her.

When she looked up, she noticed him staring at her, and he seemed sincere. She had no idea he was being sincere. "I'm just tired," she explained.

"Who watches Akia while you're at work?" he wondered.

"My mother," she replied.

Edward was about to ask again when he noticed Akia paying attention to them. "Hey sweetheart, take your dinner into the other room and watch TV," Cassandra said, smiling...