Jo carried the bowls over to the table and settled into her designated seat. Ilona appeared to be content for the moment, a worthy feat for him to have accomplished after their rough day. Before the pair had joined Zach for the evening Jo had silently promised herself to leave early if Ilona continued to be a nuisance. However, that plan appeared to no longer be viable with how thrilled the baby was to be near her father.

She took a small bite of her stew. "It's very good. Thank you, again." Jo commented after two more bites.

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