Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 266

The man said, “I'm surprised you even found this place. Only the locals know about it-hardly any outsiders ever come here to eat."

Effie asked, "Is it any good?"

"Oh, it's excellent. The food's amazing, which is exactly why it sells out so fast. Now that you're here, you might not even get a taste."

"That's a shame," Effie replied with a smile.

She chatted with the man, but she kept her guard up, just in case.

Then the man turned to Effie and said, "Why don't you take my spot in line?"

"Oh, no, that's not necessary. You came all the way here just like we did it wouldn't be fair to cut in front of you," Effie protested.

He waved her off. "Don't worry about it. I come here all the time. For you two, it's a rare treat."

Before Effie and Lyman could object, the man insisted and gave up his place for them.

They thanked him sincerely.

smiled and said,

took a while before their turn finally came. By then, the owner announced there was only one serving left and asked if they still wanted

how could they

spot the kind stranger, but he was nowhere to be seen.

of toppings: dried squid, fish cakes, sliced meat, even something that

worms.

the docks every

just as promised-savory,

share.

noticed Effie picking

fan?" he

face. "Go ahead, you can have them.

the look of them—just the thought of eating something called a "sea worm"

are good for men,

at that, his curiosity was piqued. Trying not to think too hard about it, he scooped all the sea worms into his

her mouth twitching

the bowl, both wishing there was just a bit

Lyman said. "Let's find something else to eat." Effie nodded.

owner and some nearby villagers, they tried a few more local specialties, but nothing quite compared to that