Ashley, on the other hand, was acutely aware of Gideon's unwavering attentiveness.
Every time he refilled her plate before she could ask, nudged one of her favorite dishes closer, or quietly made sure she had everything she needed, she noticed.
She noticed it all.
But she'd already decided she wasn't going to overthink his actions anymore.
There was no point assigning meaning to every glance or every thoughtful gesture when she had no idea what was truly going through his mind.
So she simply let herself accept it.
Besides...
She was genuinely starving.
The lingering ache throughout her body served as a constant reminder of the long, exhausting night they'd shared, leaving even the smallest movement feeling heavier than usual. Right now, the last thing she wanted was another battle with her own thoughts.
Instead, she focused on the meal in front of her, eating with a healthy appetite.
As for Gideon serving her so naturally...
This time, she simply allowed him to.
