Chapter 249: Zee

I couldn’t imagine going through life without friends. They make it fun. – Zee

Rye poured her coffee in the dining room before walking into the kitchen. Smiling, Zee finished packing the white bag with Rye’s breakfast. She had her question ready, along with her secret ulterior motive. But when she looked up and saw the other woman, types of cookware no longer seemed important.

Rye’s face was pale, and her eyes were red rimmed from crying. Dark circles were under her lilac eyes that were still filled with tears. Her hair was smoothed down and her work uniform was spotless. That was more out of habit than her intentional actions.

“Rye, baby girl, come sit down.” Zee quickly came around the stainless-steel workstation and guided her to a stool.

The pale woman sat where she was told. She accepted the water bottle from Zee and continued to look down at the floor.

“Baby girl, tell me what’s wrong.” Zee brushed a stray tear off the other woman’s cheek.

“I’m too me