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?"

clothes and go to school." Mason patted Grace's hand

back and then at the customers sitting under the umbrella outside.

for a fresh meal, but I've never seen Mason like this,' Grace thought. Under

but never had time to cook it. She

aren't you eating?" Phoebe's eyes gleamed as she noticed Madison's suspicious expression. "These small restaurants may not look clean, but the food is really

was looking

staring at the fish. Even at home, Riley was particular about presentation. Madison had never eaten such unrefined

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 too. It's

restaurant had been open for over a decade and had exceptional

a bite of the fish Phoebe had just deboned. First, he felt numbness, then spiciness, and finally,

swallowed the fish and grabbed his water cup. Phoebe pushed over a half-drunk

the straw, and finally suppressed the numbing

mouth with his hand.

food since I was a kid," Phoebe said, a bit proud. 'Although I'm not

Phoebe eat with relish, Madison picked up her utensils several times but put them down without

touching the fish,