FAYE I finished settling in not long after we brought my luggage inside. I unpacked everything I needed, took a shower, and changed into fresh clothes before finally sitting down for a moment. There was a knock on the door, and I looked toward it. "Come in." The door opened, and Sage walked inside. "Food has been prepared for you, and it has already been served," she said as she leaned against the drawer. I looked at her and shook my head. "If I eat now, Mom is going to be upset." Sage raised an eyebrow. "Why would she be upset?" I sat down, crossing my legs. "You know how Mom is. When I go to see her, she'll want to run around and cook something too, and if I tell her I've already eaten, she'll be offended." Sage laughed softly. "You're right. Rejecting Mom's food is always a

