Forbidden Passion

Chapter 388 Theodore's Little Romance

"Grace, why are you arguing with the customers?" Mason Sullivan, the restaurant owner, hurried over when he saw the commotion. His eyes widened when he noticed Theodore.

Grace turned to see Mason limping over and quickly went to support him. "Dad, they said our fish is dirty and will poison them."

Mason's face changed. He spoke kindly, "We have a health permit. I promise it's clean. If you're still worried, this meal is on us."

"Dad, why aren't we charging them?" Grace looked at Mason in disbelief. He was never this submissive, even with tough customers.

Seeing Theodore eyeing Grace, Mason quickly pulled her behind him. "When adults are talking, kids shouldn't interrupt. Don't you have classes this afternoon? Go get ready for school. We don't need your help here." "I'm free this afternoon," Grace stated. "And why should we let them have our fish for free? They don't seem impoverished."

Madison retorted, "Just because we're wealthy, you believe you can serve us this? What if we fall ill? Can you afford to reimburse us?" Mason finally noticed Madison. His gaze fixed on her face, unable to look away, as if he was both excited and trying to restrain himself. Seeing Mason's odd expression, Madison shrank back. "Don't touch me. Theodore, what's he trying to do?"

Realizing his behavior, Mason quickly stepped back and became humble again. "Sorry for scaring you. This meal is my treat to make it up to you." "Who cares? Do you think we can't afford it?" Madison hid behind Theodore, afraid Mason's greasy hands would dirty her clothes.

Seeing her reaction, Mason's eyes dimmed. He slumped his shoulders. "Fine, you eat. I won't bother you anymore."

With that, Mason limped away. Grace had never seen him so out of sorts. Worried, she followed him. "Dad, what's wrong?"

and go to school."

Mason's aging back and then at the customers sitting

years and is well-known. Big shots come for a fresh meal, but I've never seen Mason like this,'

her utensils and started eating the fish. She liked fish but never had time to cook it.

eyes gleamed as she noticed Madison's suspicious expression. "These small restaurants may not look clean, but

of what he was looking for. He just knew Mason's gaze at Madison was unusually

no appetite, staring at the fish. Even at home, Riley was particular about presentation.

Phoebe eating with gusto and asked, "Is the

just a bit numbing. You should try it. If you can't handle it, there's non-spicy fish

open for over a decade

had just deboned. First, he felt numbness, then spiciness, and finally, his head felt like it was on

and grabbed his water cup. Phoebe pushed over a half-drunk yogurt. "Drink yogurt. It helps with

the numbing spiciness. His mouth felt

with his

Phoebe said, a bit proud. 'Although I'm not as

Madison picked up her utensils several

occasionally glanced their way. Seeing Madison not touching the fish, he couldn't hide his disappointment. After the meal, the three went to