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

I lean against the bar, suddenly drained but also

next to me, his shoulder barely touching mine. “Not

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

chock full of surprises.”

and comforting. “Some surprises are

I murmur, realizing the truth in his words.

for once, something has gone

it is, I’m grateful. It could have been

rest of the day is a blur. I feel as though I’m on autopilot, mechanically

the dinner rush starts and the

feel detached, like I’m observing it all from

let

a warm glow over the worn

out, murmuring their goodbyes, leaving behind the scent

Karl at the far end of the restaurant, flipping chairs onto tables, readying the place for the

eyes meet, and

says, as he reaches

I reply, a weary smile

I know where this is going.

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

up. “Just… hear