Maddie was biting her fingers, the joy she felt earlier had turned into a seething jealousy. She looked at the man sitting across from her, so noble and handsome, but from the moment he stepped in the door, he hadn't even glanced her way once. All his attention was focused on the girl in his arms.
As Maddie watched Diana, who was nestled in John's arms with her mouth full of food, she grew more and more irrational. She gritted her teeth, her chest heaving.
She couldn't understand it! What did John see in this girl who was such a glutton?
Diana was completely oblivious to Maddie's jealousy. She was cuddled up in John's arms, hugging her own arms and feeling embarrassed.
"Don't bite your fingers, you'll choke later," John said, reaching over to remove the piece of meat stuck in Diana's m
