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.

annoyance. When Athena returned,

what you took me

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

without a hint of embarrassment, leaving

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

of them stood by the curb, waiting

to

eating with a

That "friend" was Marlon.

every word. He smirked, "Since

with complete seriousness, "If I told him I was

homework on Marlon and knew exactly

slid in beside him, telling the driver

for a little retail therapy. Marlon leaned back, arms crossed. "This is my cab, you

it's on the way. The mall's halfway between your place and here. No

amusing. He hadn't spent much time with Athena before -only

which Athena took

cab stopped at the mall, Athena hopped out without a

but feel a little annoyed. “That's it?

a look that seemed to say, Seriously? You short on cash

his head and let out

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