Meanwhile, Hannah and Amy had already set the table, with Emerald pitching in to help. Dave gently carried Hera to her seat at the table. Since she was still recovering and had to follow a specific nutritional diet, Hannah kept the meal simple, nothing extravagant.
But thanks to Hannah's cooking skills, the dishes didn't taste herbal or bland. Instead, the nourishing meal was enjoyed by everyone gathered.
After lunch, Dave reluctantly had to return to work. He pouted, clinging to Hera as if he could delay the inevitable, refusing to let go until the last possible moment. When he finally did, it was only after hugging her tightly—again and again—trying to soak up enough of her warmth to last until they met again.
