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She'd never tried rabbit before, but since Annabel was in high spirits, she didn't want to spoil the mood.

Truth be told, Annabel wasn't dying to eat rabbit either. The real reason she suggested this place was because she knew someone at the table couldn't handle spicy food and she wanted to have some fun at their expense.

She'd been here once before with another actor. The flavors were spot on; for a spice lover like her, it was basically heaven.

"Come on, let's go. I'll show the way," Annabel said.

She walked on ahead, only to spot Fenton trailing after them.

Crossing her arms, Annabel looked at Fenton with clear annoyance. "Why are you following us?" she snapped. Seriously, did he have no shame?

Fenton shot back, "I'm coming to eat too. Is that a problem?"

"Not at all. Why would it be?" A mischievous glint flashed in Annabel's eyes.

Let's see how you survive this.

Soon enough, they arrived at the little restaurant Annabel had mentioned.

Besides the spicy rabbit, the place boasted a spread of other signature dishes. The place was nothing to look at, but the food was good, so the crowd was always steady.

Even before they reached the door, the fiery aroma hit them-so intense it made their throats burn.

those who couldn't stand heat, it was pure

had barely set foot inside before his brows

and couldn't

to take Effie's hand, she didn't resist. Hand in hand, they strolled along at a leisurely pace, looking for all

you handle spicy

with it,"

stay, we can leave," he said

hesitation in her voice when she'd agreed to Annabel's invitation. Now, he

for us all to go out

to force yourself. Annabel's not here for the food,

She'd realized it too-Annabel seemed more

had picked up

thinking they were like a pair of sparring partners-never missing an

ask Lyman about

each lost in their own

on the menu-extra chili, extra

get a plain broth

even handle a little heat, are you really a man?"

says I

Whoever chickens out has to admit defeat," Annabel said, a sly

on his own saliva. "Fine," he

Annabel ordered arrived. The moment the broth started bubbling, Fenton was hit by a wave of spicy steam that made his