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.

and

finally came. By then, the owner announced there was only one serving left and asked if they still wanted

waiting so long, how could they say

agreed. As she did, she glanced around, hoping to spot the kind stranger, but he was

meal arrived a hearty bowl of noodles with all sorts of toppings: dried squid, fish cakes, sliced meat, even something that looked suspiciously

worms.

habit of visiting the docks every morning,

taste was just as promised-savory,

share.

Effie picking

a fan?" he

can have them.

didn't like the look of them—just the thought of eating something called

good for men, you

that, his curiosity was piqued. Trying not to think too

watched him, the corner of her mouth twitching in amusement

wishing there was

"Let's find something

villagers, they tried a few more local specialties, but