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,

while before their turn finally came. By then, the owner announced there was only one serving left and

long, how could they say

hoping to spot the kind stranger, but he

of toppings: dried squid, fish cakes,

worms.

owner made a habit of visiting the docks every morning, buying whatever fresh ingredients he

taste was just as promised-savory,

to share. Maybe it was the act of sharing that made it taste even

picking around the sea

a fan?"

can have them. Really, don't worry

thought of eating something called a "sea

grinning. "Those are good for men, you know. Supposed to put some pep in

but at that, his curiosity was piqued. Trying not to think too hard about it, he scooped all

her

the bowl, both wishing there

"Let's find something

tried a few more local specialties, but nothing quite compared to that first bowl of