Lucy suppressed a smile as Rosa’s stomach growled in response. Rosa rubbed her empty stomach and pouted, her cheeks flushed, and Lucy giggled, shaking her head at her friend’s innocent playfulness.
“I grabbed some bread on my way home,” Lucy shrugged, sounding excited—as if they were having a luxury breakfast. Rosa smiled brightly.
“You’re the best.” She truly was grateful. Rosa was starving and had no strength left to cook after… after last night.
“Go change and freshen up. I’ll make the coffee,” Lucy insisted, and Rosa disappeared into the bathroom.
When she came out, Lucy had set two cups on the small table. The bread slices and coffee were laid out neatly. Lucy sat on one stool, Rosa on the other.
“I’m sorry about what happened at the store,” Lucy said, looking at her friend with
