Zoey felt like she was under surveillance, an uneasy sensation that left her at a loss for words.

Henry, sensing her discomfort, attempted to break the ice. "Zoey, how did your parents' check-up go last time?" "They're both pretty healthy, thankfully."

"And you? Didn't you have a check-up too? How did that turn out?"

"All clear, everything's good."

Relief washed over Henry, his lips curving into a soft smile as he peeled a shrimp for her.

Henry had a gentle nature, and at thirty, was at an age where both men and women found their stride in charm.

Every time Zoey dined out with him, she was pampered and cared for.

This was the kind of simple, unassuming happiness she desired. Besides, her parents were right; Henry's family lived in Zion City, making future visits convenient. She certainly didn't fancy the idea of moving far away - it would make visiting her parents quite a hassle.

Today, she had planned to discuss all this with Henry and to officially define their relationship.

But with someone obviously eavesdropping next to them, she felt too embarrassed to bring it up.

Fitch had ordered his meal but hadn't touched his utensils, sitting quietly like a human surveillance device.

Every time Zoey glanced sideways, she caught his gaze, adding to her discomfort.

Barely half an hour into the meal, and Zoey couldn't take it anymore.

"Henry, let's just go."

in agreement, his appetite gone too. Even Henry, with his usually calm demeanor, felt Fitch's behavior was beyond

was restless, feeling she hadn't clarified things with

tender. "Zoey, I know what you want to

a sigh of

shade of a large tree just outside the restaurant. She looked up at Henry, about to suggest they find

the bright lights, she instinctively raised her hand to shield

area, but now, illuminated as if under a

Zoey couldn't make out who was behind the wheel due to

a deep breath, she suggested, "Henry, let's just talk

brow furrowed with irritation - yet another interruption to

walked away from

Di away from the

Spotted Zoey immediately

car th

them, her anger them,

close. "Zoey,

seeing that same man again,

chest heaved

patted her back and opened the passenger

"I'll take you home."

her earlier excitement

Curtis greeted her with curiosity. "How did it

"We're official now, Dad. You and

with joy, patting

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