There were only three of them in the huge room. The atmosphere was strangely quiet.

The waiter left after serving the food.

Elliot was thinking about what to say, and just as he was about to say something, Avery beat him to it. She had spoken because she did not want him to say anything that might upset Hayden.

"Hayden, didn't you say you were hungry? This restaurant is quite good. Have more food."

Avery placed a huge pile of food on Hayden's plate.

Hayden lowered his head and ate. He did n