Phoebe Faulkner added a spoonful of salt, and then another, continuing until she was sure it was inedible.
Phoebe Faulkner figured Jace Lennox would be back as soon as she finished cooking.
After all, he always used to come home right on time for dinner whenever she cooked.
But today, she waited from six o'clock until seven. The food grew cold, but Jace Lennox still hadn't returned.
'Damn it! Suit yourself!'
In a fit of anger, Phoebe Faulkner dumped all the food out.
But who would have known? Just as she dumped out the last dish, before she could even place the bowl in the sink, she heard the front door open.
Phoebe Faulkner glanced toward the door.
Jace Lennox looked over at her as well.
The moment he saw Phoebe Faulkner, Jace Lennox's expression darkened.
