Facade of Love

Chapter 305 Dinner’s on Me

I nodded and caught sight of an array of pastries on a nearby table seven or eight different kinds, all looking like they had jumped straight out of a gourmet bakery window. I have always been a sucker for sweets, especially cute and tasty ones.

Resisting was futile. I grabbed one and took a bite. It was divine, a perfect blend of sweet and soft that left me feeling all kinds of happy

Once the medical team wrapped up with Charlie and filed out, even the usually silent Inch took his leave. Suddenly, it was just Charlie and me.

I quickly finished my pastry and asked, “How’s the leg healing up?”

He flipped the question on me, “Is it tasty?”

I nodded. “Yeah, it’s really good.”

He cracked a smile, “I’ll have them sent to you every day.”

I waved off the offer, “No, no, that’s too much. A treat now and then is fine, but I can’t live off these. I have to stay healthy, right?”

the point, “Pair enough. I’ll send some your way when you’re

My brain just could not come up with the

to rest, we’re going to be swamped with work.” I nodded, looking at him gratefully, “I can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done for me.” If he had not had my back at the police station and

when he risked his own safety to help me search for my mom in Lorrell, which ended up costing

thought you would see me as a real friend, not

it’s not like that.” I paused, searching for the right words. “I do see you as a friend, a real one. I’m not trying to be distant. I just really want to say thanks. I know a simple ‘thank you‘ might not seem like much, but I would

resignation in his eyes, “I didn’t help you to get something in

it, I really do. I wasn’t trying to put a price on your generosity. I was just making a point. You’re my friend,

gave me a soft smile and a slight nod, his eyes gentle as he said, “Let’s not worry about that now. The month’s almost over, and since we’re friends, are you free on the night of the 24th?”

a small shake

are you

might have to head over to

his face unreadable, and asked casually, “Got something to take

so I just said, “I promised Mrs. Young I would vacation with her, so I might be out of town

his expression cool, and left it at

go on