Chapter 208

After a day of hitting the shops, hunger had finally started to nudge her. She was the kind who didn’t fuss over table manners–comfort was her priority, and incidentally, her nonchalance often painted the most beautiful, natural picture.

Sherman glanced sideways, catching sight of her focused indulgence.

Was it really that delectable?

He speared a piece of broccoli, chewing thoughtfully.

It tasted… pretty ordinary, actually.

Bot as he watched her relish her meal, he found himself eating more than he intended.

Nearly full, Anthen waved over the server “Could we get two of your desserts, please?”

The server nodded. “Sure thing”

Sherman’s lips parted slightly. “One is enough for me, I’m stuffed.”

“Don’t worry about it, bring two.” Anthea insisted.“1 can finish them both by myself”

Sherman was speechless. He realized that she never intended to share in the first place.

arrived, Anthea dove into them

they all ate very little to maintain their figures, barely touching

he was mistaken.

that their self–denial didn’t necessarily give them the edge over

his cross pendant between his fingers. They

and headed to the bar to settle the bill, only to learn that Sherman

him. “Me Christensen, I thought this was my treat. Why

compelled to return the

“You want to play chess

Sherman nodded, “Yes.”

the time on her phone–it wasn’t even 7

the restaurant together, with Sherman gallantly opening the passenger

spacious and clean, a reflection of Sherman’s meticulous

at the coffee shop shortly

who knew Sherman well, greeted him with enthusiasm. “Mr. Christensen, welcome back. Right this way, please.”

or with Daniel. The sight of him with a beautiful woman was unexpected–could she be the fiancée from Cloudcrest everyone

head was

a classic

Yeager, please, Sherman gestured for her to sit.

just as the manager brought some steaming coffee.

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