Chapter 21

By the time Shaun returned home from his morning run, he was startled to discover the grand feast spread out across the table. “You…” “Shaunny, I felt bad that you ate the cat pudding last night so I’m making it up to you with this breakfast spread,” Catherine said thoughtfully as she served him a bowl of oat porridge. There was a strange expression on his face. “It’s alright. You’ve already been punished last night.” She stood there with a tight feeling in her throat. “I was truly grossed out after having the cat’s food last night,” she replied slowly a couple of seconds later. He lowered his gaze to the ground without commenting further. “Are you going to work? Should I drop you off at the subway station?” he asked before heading to the door once he finished his breakfast. Catherine was startled but soon shook her head from side to side. “I was fired.” The desolation was audible in her voice. It was obvious from his forehead that he was frowning. He was told that she was wo