30 minutes later A knock sounded at the door. Relief washed through me...Rafael was finally back Finally, I can ask him about that card I opened it, only to find a woman standing there with a tray. “Oh...hello, ma’am. Mr Matthew ordered...” “Yes, bring it in. Set it on the table,” I said feeling disappointed She stepped inside and arranged the dishes neatly. When she finished, she lingered, her gaze drifting around the room as if expecting to see someone else. No need to guess who. Of course she was looking for him. They always were. I cut her off before she could ask. “You can go now.” She hesitated, then walked out. I closed the door a little harder than necessary and went back to the bed. Where was he? He ordered food, yet he still wasn’t here. I looked at the dishes again, u

