George recognized me.He smiled and said, "Hello. We meet again."I awkwardly replied, "I-I'm sorry, but you've got the wrong person." I got up, about to leave, even if I had not finished my meal.He stopped me, though. "You seemed hungry. Aren't you going to finish your food?"My tummy rumbled once more. I was indeed hungry.I sat and ignored him, continuing my meal.At that moment, his dish was ready, too. He pushed his plate to me. Looking at me tenderly, he said, "Go on. Don't starve."That… inexplicably made me feel touched.George said, "I knew a long time ago that you weren't some toy."His confession almost made me drop my cutlery. He caught it and handed it back to me."Don't be so shocked. I'm not a fool."Worried, I said with a feigned nonchalance, "O-oh, I see."George said, "I've transferred your husband to another department to be the manager. He looks miserable at work every day. How is he at home?"At the thought of Daniel, I was infuriated. Not only was he
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