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?”

enough. I’ll send some your way

unsure how to turn him down. My brain just could not come up with the right words. Suddenly,

celebrations are over and we’ve had a chance to rest, we’re going to be swamped with work.” I nodded, looking at him gratefully, “I can’t

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

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 I was wrong; you’re still holding back.”

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,

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

nodded earnestly, “I get 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, and that is

he said, “Let’s not worry about

hesitated with a small

an eyebrow. “So, are you available

might have to

his face unreadable, and asked casually,

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

noncommittal sound, his expression cool, and left it at that.

go on