Chapter 2233

A glint of amusement flickered in Marlon's eyes as he sat down beside her without hesitation.

"All right, I'll eat."

The menu arrived in no time, and the priciest item was only a couple of dollars per skewer.

Athena started explaining, "Everything here is handmade-real ingredients, no shortcuts. The broth is slow-cooked for hours, nothing artificial, just pure flavor. It's honestly delicious. If you've got a big appetite, we could just order one of everything. I bet we could finish it all between the two of us."

Marlon had never tried anything like this before, and his curiosity was piqued. He went ahead and ordered everything on the menu.

Soon, the owner brought over two huge bowls. The broth was creamy white, dotted with a swirl of chili oil-absolutely mouthwatering.

Athena took the first bite, her eyes lighting up with satisfaction. She fanned her mouth with her hand, clearly having burned herself from eating too quickly.

Marlon snorted, picked up his fork, and dug in.

The first taste was a revelation-surprisingly good. He shot Athena a look, intending to say something, but she was too absorbed in eating, silent as she polished off her bowl.

The two of them finished everything in companionable silence, and Athena got up

to pay.

Marlon overheard the owner's wife quoting the bill-just under fifteen dollars for the whole meal.

even twenty bucks. He felt a surge of annoyance. When Athena returned, he spoke up,

you took

treat you to a meal. Since I'm paying,

hint of embarrassment,

car had already been towed and needed repairs at the shop. Athena's

two of them stood by the curb, waiting for

calling to ask where

with a

That "friend" was Marlon.

He smirked, "Since when am I your

"If I told him I

done her homework on Marlon and knew exactly

a cab, and Athena slid in beside him, telling the

retail therapy. Marlon

way. The mall's halfway between your place and here. No sense in paying

with Athena before -only

didn't argue, which Athena took as

the mall, Athena hopped out without a backward

annoyed. “That's it? You're just leaving? Not

shot him a look that seemed to say,

shook his head and let out a

see

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