Chapter 0103

Chapter 0103

It wasn’t just because our plans were going well–there was more to it than that. Alexander had a way of making me truly happy, in a way I couldn’t quite explain.

“Wait until you see what I ordered for dessert,” Alexander said brightly.

“Does it pair well with the wine?” I asked, taking another sip of the golden liquid.

“I’m not giving you any hints,” he replied with a playful smirk.

“Fine,” I said, narrowing my eyes. “Keep your secrets.

“I will,” he answered, chuckling, Alexander took a bite of his own food, and a comfortable silence settled between

I savored another bite of the savory chicken, my eyes drifting around the room. The restaurant was filled with happy couples, all engrossed in their dates. It was nice to see so many people enjoying themselves.

But then a memory of the last time I had been here flashed through my mind, and I shuddered involuntarily.

I felt that night was the first time I’d seen David’s true nature. When the manipulation and charm were stripped

vicious creature, ready

away,

would reach him quickly, and I had no idea how he might react. I was already on high alert, knowing I couldn’t

froze when my eyes locked with a pair of fierce,

at a nearby table, glaring at me with open contempt. Her expression was sharp, filled

I didn’t recognize the other woman seated at her side, but it didn’t matter. The

quickly looked away, my heart hammering in

asked, his voice soft but carrying an undercurrent

myself. “I just noticed David’s mother is here and

you want her to leave?” he asked, his tone calm but edged

in shock. “Well, yes, but we can’t demand something like that. It would be rude, and

shift in Alexander’s expression. For a moment,

Lily was seated. I watched him walk to her table. As he approached her he narrowed

with Lily. She looked up at him angrily,

but

over her arm. Without sparing me another look, she and her companion hurried toward the exit, clearly rattled,

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