C80 Sofia Was Numb

Lunchtime was a joyous affair, especially for Fredia. Her doting husband attended to her every need with the utmost care. But for Sofia, the experience was bewildering. Surrounded by a spread of sumptuous dishes, she couldn't shake the feeling of only tasting bland dog food—dry, cold, and hard to swallow. Nothing had any flavor.

Ellie, the secretary, was in her own world