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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.

lovers, this was paradise. For those who couldn't stand

set foot inside before his brows knit together

couldn't help but

a walk from the office, when Lyman reached out to take Effie's hand, she didn't resist. Hand in hand, they strolled along at a leisurely pace, looking for all the world like an ordinary young couple out

handle spicy

with it," Effie

you don't want to stay, we can

noticed the hesitation in her voice when she'd agreed to Annabel's invitation. Now, he finally had a chance

us all to go

have to force yourself. Annabel's not here

nodded. She'd realized it too-Annabel seemed more interested in

Fenton had picked up on it as

a strange energy between those two. Effie couldn't help thinking they were like a pair of sparring partners-never missing an opportunity to

to ask

them sat down, each lost in their own thoughts.

on the menu-extra

should get a plain broth

you can't even handle a little heat, are you really a man?" Annabel

"Who says I

admit defeat," Annabel said, a sly smile tugging at

nearly choked on his

broth started bubbling, Fenton was hit by a wave of spicy steam