told him that she struggled to eat breakfast while working because she had a hard time pausing to eat on the go when she was in the zone. Xavier had suggested smoothies because they were quick and easy. Then he’d gone into a longer explanation about the benefits of using oat milk in smoothies, and she’d smiled, nodding along to the soothing sound of his voice, even though she hadn’t understood a word he’d said about enzymes or bone-strengthening minerals.

