James frowned and tilted her chin up, forcing her to make eye contact with him.

“We should make sure to talk whenever you wake up, okay? It would help a lot if I could be there to hold your hand while you read through your book, so you can focus on the words, not on anything else.” He said, giving her a small smile. Alena chuckled and nodded.

“I promise to text you during the week if I need anything, alright?” She asked him. James nodded.

“Sounds perfect. Now eat your food before it gets cold” He ordered her playfully, nudging her slightly with his elbow. Alena laughed and obliged,...