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

not come

chance 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

risked his own safety to help me search for my mom

you would see

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 feel terrible if I did not say it. We are friends, right? So, if you ever need anything, just say the word.”

“I didn’t help you to get something in return

I wasn’t trying to put a price on your generosity. I was just making

“Let’s not worry about that now. The month’s

a small shake

eyebrow. “So, are you available or not?”

thought for a second before answering, “I might have to

nodded, his face unreadable, and asked casually,

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

made a noncommittal sound, his expression cool, and

go on