ALICE Lisa appeared in the doorway, wiping her hands on her apron."Lunch is ready, Ma'am."I lifted the glass beside me and took a long drink, trying to wash away the bitter taste of the medication. The water helped, but not by much. Across from me, Julius watched until I lowered the glass."I'll eat later," I told Lisa.The look he gave me was immediate."You need to eat before taking your next medication.""I'm really not hungry."As usual, my opinion seemed to have very little influence on him."Serve it anyway," he said, turning to Lisa.A few minutes later, the dining table was set.Before I could protest again, Julius was already helping me into a chair. Once he was satisfied I was comfortable, he took the seat opposite me.The aroma of freshly prepared soup and steamed rice drifted through the room, rich and inviting. Normally, it would have been enough to make my stomach growl. Today, I felt nothing.He seemed to notice immediately."You only need a few bites."My gaze dropp
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