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“Ms Adelaide…”

I blinked, coming back to the present. Delilah was staring at me, a confused and worried look on her face. I sighed, tucking my hair behind my ears.

“Sorry… what were you saying?” I inquired.

“Are you okay?” She asked. “You look like you haven't gotten any sleep.”

I closed my eyes, massaging my temples. After last night's fiasco, I was exhausted, both mentally and physically.

“I'm fine.” I whispered, opening my eyes. “So for the food…” I trailed off.

“We finished discussing the food a while ago.” She mumbled. I let out a groan, pressing my forehead to the table.

“You know what? We're almost done, I'll handle the rest. You should get some rest.” She said, closing the book. I lifted my head, looking at her, a small grateful smile on my lips.

“Thank you, Delilah.”

She gathered the planners and made her way out. I stared at the door, my mind going back to last night. Several questions swirled around my mind, I still didn't know how he noticed the poison