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?”

like he got the point, “Pair enough. I’ll send some

just could not come up with the right words.

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 pushed to keep working with Scott Corporation, they would probably be out of business by now.

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

tell he was a bit miffed, “After everything we have been through, I thought you would see me as a real friend, not someone to keep at arm’s length. Guess

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

nodded earnestly, “I get it, I really do. I wasn’t trying to put a price on

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

with a small shake of

are you available

for a second before answering, “I might

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

was not trying to keep secrets from him, so I just said, “I promised Mrs. Young I would vacation with her, so I might be out of town for

sound, his expression

go on