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?”

point, “Pair enough.

to turn him down. My brain just could not come up with the right words. Suddenly, the hospital room went eerily

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.

his own safety to help me search for my mom in Lorrell, which

bit miffed, “After everything we have been through, I thought 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

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

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

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

with a

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

second before answering, “I might have to head over

casually, “Got something to take

said, “I promised Mrs. Young I would vacation with her, so I might

his expression cool, and left it at that.

go on