Looking at Frederick, Alicia thought that he might have something urgent to do. She stopped eating and asked, "Who was that? If you're busy, I can finish all these by myself. But, before you go, have some of

this!"

She pushed all the potato wedges to his front.

Frederick returned to his senses. He gave a small smile and replied, "It's okay, I'm not going anywhere. I'm staying with you today! Hurry up and eat! It won't taste as good if the dishes cool off completely." He was indeed getting hungry. He shoved a potato wedge into his mouth before replying to Danica's messages.

[Where are you? What exactly are you busy doing these days?]

[Why don't you answer my call?]

[Are you with another woman? I saw you...]

[Are you avoiding me?]

Looking at all the messages flashing on his phone, he was utterly annoyed. He thought of ignoring Danicatogive her some time to prepare before he talked things out with her. Of course, it would be better if she got the hint and figured things out on her own.

He did not expect that his plans would turn into a mess after Alicia's accident. At this moment, he was displeased at Danica. He did not even want to see her name on his phone.

He no longer beat around the bush as he replied, "I'm with my wife! If there's anything, call Chet!'

After that, he turned off his phone and continued the meal.

From across the table, Alicia put some fish fillets on his plate. "Hubby, these are your favorite!"

During their lunch, Alicia could not stop talking. As soon as she thought of something interesting, she would tell Frederick everything in detail. He was fairly interested in listening to her talk.

and continue eating. Regardless of whether she trusted him, she would casually ask about the people who contacted him but she would never press on with further

around her

he settled his business, he would find that she had arranged all the newly- served dishes for him and added food to his plate. He was touched by her considerate, sweet

long time that day, warmth and

as she received Frederick's reply. She grasped her phone, staring at the message. Her hands were trembling. Did he reject

because he was with another woman! He was actually... taking

bulged slightly. She had a satisfied smile. "I'm so full! Their

it, I'll

"Okay!"

held his hand and said, "Let's go for a walk before going back. I'm so stuffed,

"Sure!"

as well. The sky was getting darker and the air was growing chilly. They returned to the car, placing all the things they have bought inside it. He then took out his jacket and put it on her. "Don't you know to dress warmer when you're outside?

the jacket snug and tight around her, and the thought of her in Jeremy's jacket appeared

wear other men's clothing. You can

better in his

got on his clothes, he would have been in disdain, wanting to throw them away immediately. Despite

like the

hand and said, "Let's get some clothes for you too! I'll feel bad if I'm the only one who bought

him have an excuse to do it and tire her out again! "Sure! That is so

eyes full of mischief and knew that it was not as simple as she said. Nevertheless, he did not think about it much

if there's anything you like. We don't get to do this

Who knew when would be their next outing together? He even skipped a meeting a couple of days ago. He could imagine the pending work and all the things

I must think of

up window shopping as she knew all

However, it was hard for her to give him a satisfying present due to her finance and his wealth. Even so, she wanted to get him something. She

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