Branch Thirty Eight.

Jessica took small bites out of the bowl of oats. She wanted to convince herself that there was no way that Xavier was concerned about her up to the extent that he got her a meal. He was the same jerk that got her riled up all day.

"Finish every last drop," Xavier said.

Jessica had tried to stop her spoon because she was filled but Xavier whose eyes were closed happened to see her drop her spoon.

"I'm full, why don't you have the rest?" Jessica asked rubbing her tummy with her hand.

"I don't eat so late at night" he replied.

"But did you have dinner?"

He had been so busy that he skipped dinner. He even had to leave work without finishing up his work.

"No, I did not but I keep a strict timeline for my meals," he said standing up and walking toward the bed.

"Finish up the meal," he said turning to face her before climbing up to the bed.

"As I said before, I'm quite filled so I don't think I can have any more," she said also standing up.

She put on the lid back on the plate and