Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0157
Abby

The restaurant is buzzing with activity as we prepare for the lunch rush.

Karl’s returned to work today, and surprisingly, it doesn’t feel as awkward as I thought it would. In fact,

there’s a sense of normalcy that I didn’t expect to find. John, especially, is elated to see Karl back.

“Karl!” he exclaims, throwing his hands up in the air. “Thanks go ds! Get behind this line right now and

give me a hand, will you?”

Karl smirks and tugs his apron on, nodding. “Sure thing,” he says, crossing the kitchen to the line.

“Missed me, huh?”

“Don’t make me admit it.”

For a fleeting moment, I think to myself, maybe this won’t be so bad after all. But before the thought

even has a chance to settle in, the person I was truly dreading the most arrives.

Chloe.

Almost as though she sensed that something is off, Chloe bursts in through the front door. Her eyes

roam around the restaurant, taking in the staff, the prep work, and then they finally land on Karl. Her

it’s like watching a

talk to you? Now?” The temperature in her voice plunges several

clicks shut

the hell is he doing

deep breath, I choose my words carefully. “Look, I know it sounds incredibly dumb of

of things, Chloe. And he seemed genuinely

you just told me that you

a hand over my face. “I know. I know it’s stu pid. But he wanted

my distance. I

me, her face a mask of incredulity. “Are you

right now,

the line with John while there are managerial duties I need to

I don’t have the resources to train a new cook right now. I’m

st upid, but what

between us thickens, electrified by the tension. Chloe’s eyes narrow, and her lips press into

thin line.

choice, Abby. You always do. And if you’re telling me that your choice is to

choice is to not work here any longer. Especially not with

can’t change.” Her voice trembles, making her

palpable.

gap between us,

“It’ll be okay.

come to your senses,” she says, her voice thick

unshed tears.

her heels and storms out, leaving