Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0122
“Are you sure?” I ask, stunned. “I wouldn’t want to impose.”

“It’s not an imposition,” the woman assures me. “It’s about time they learn a good lesson. You can’t go

around causing trouble and not expect to deal with the consequences.”

Just then, Karl emerges from the kitchen, wiping his hands on a towel. His eyes meet mine,

questioning. I nod subtly, a smile breaking through my fatigue.

“Karl, these are the parents,” I explain. “They agree with your punishment. Actually, they want to extend

it for an entire week.”

Karl grins, extending a hand to each parent. “I appreciate your understanding. Trust me, there’s a lot to

be learned in a kitchen. I would know.” He glances at me, winking subtly. My face flushes red, and I

avert my gaze to my apron.

“Then it’s settled,” the man says, shaking Karl’s hand firmly.

As the parents walk toward the kitchen, presumably to have a serious chat with their de mented

lean against the bar, suddenly

shoulder barely touching mine. “Not what you

all,” I say softly, a slight laugh escaping my lips. “But

chock full of surprises.”

eyes warm and comforting. “Some

his words.

or maybe it’s the simple fact that for once, something has gone right amidst

it is, I’m grateful. It could

I feel as though I’m on autopilot, mechanically checking off tasks,

dinner rush starts and the

dishes, I feel detached, like I’m observing it all from

and I let

casting a warm glow over the worn wooden tables

their goodbyes, leaving behind the scent

far end of the restaurant, flipping chairs onto tables, readying the

and he

day,” he says,

say that again,” I reply, a weary smile tugging at

he begins, his voice tentative. I

already told you,” I interrupt, “I can’t go. I

up. “Just… hear me