Who’s the Dog Now? novel Chapter 17

She really wasn't that hungry.

Although she hadn't eaten much at the table earlier, she had a small appetite to begin with.

Naomi glanced around. Some kids were devouring a single burger, while others, only interested in the collectible toys, would buy heaps of food and leave it untouched.

Naomi felt that Zebulon was like one of those toys.

She had made countless efforts and compromises to win that particular 'prize.'

But even when she finally got him, he was never truly hers.

And he didn't like her.

Thinking back to what Zebulon had said at the dinner table still caused a dull ache in her chest. Naomi took a deep breath, trying to hold back tears. Suddenly, a shadow fell over her. She looked up in surprise to see Lennon approaching with a tray full of food.

"Here, eat."

Ron loved this kind of food and happily started munching on a French fry.

Naomi picked up a burger and ate distractedly.

"For you."

Lennon's voice pulled her back. Naomi looked at him, surprised, and saw two pink blind boxes in his hand.

Seeing her stare, Lennon placed them in front of her. "They came with the meal."

Naomi didn't believe him.

She had overheard earlier that you had to specifically ask for the toys.

Could it be that he saw her staring at someone else's and got them for her?

Naomi almost laughed at her own thought.

She and Lennon were practically strangers; he had no reason to do something like that for her.

"Thank you."

Naomi looked at the designs on the box and made a small bet with herself.

"If I get the pink plushie I want, I will stop loving Zebulon for good."

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