Chapter 30 His Considerate Words And Actions

Upon entering the restaurant, Michaela realized that Jonathan had picked a fondue shop.

As a hard core foodie, fondue was her top favorite.

When she was gazing at the falling rain through her office windows earlier on, a big pot of piping hot cheese fondue was what she was craving.

Great minds think alike! Suddenly, Michaela did not find Jonathan as annoying and frightening as he was before. In fact, she thought that he was quite friendly.

The change in perception made her feel more at ease. As soon as they entered the restaurant, someone came up to them and collected the umbrella from Jonathan’s hand. At the same time, he addressed him reverently, “Mr. Xander.”

 

“Hi, just go ahead and carry on with your work. We’ll head upstairs ourselves.”

He did not want to be bothered by anyone when he had the chance to spend quality time with Michaela.

 

“Noted.”

As the restaurant manager retreated, he took a glance at her.

Subsequently, Jonathan led Michaela to the second floor. They walked past a row of private rooms, took a few turns, and arrived at one with a striking wooden carving on its door.

Mich in My Heart.

She hesitated to take a step forward. A peculiar feeling rose within her but vanished a moment later.

“What’s wrong?” he saw her gaze fall on the block of wood and asked the obvious.

His voice snapped her back to her senses. Michaela shook her head and said, “Nothing.”

Meanwhile, a hand appeared from behind and turned the knob to open the door right before her.

action, she felt like he did it on purpose, seemingly hugging her in a way.

“Okay.”

not realizing a

huge that it could easily host about thirty people at any one time. Yet, there was only one long table

and went ahead to make a pot of hot tea, whereas Michaela made her way to

had always

and bustle of the vibrant city. Cars zoomed past the busy roads, and the pedestrians quickened their steps to get to their destinations; everyone

engrossed in the eventful scenes unfolding before her eyes until

faint fragrant of earl grey. Jonathan waved at her. “Come on over

“Thank you, Mr. Jonathan.”

as if he was a stranger. On the other hand, she spoke casually to

Am I that old?

that back in the days, you refused to use honorifics when Old Mr. Simmons insisted that you do so when talking to me. Ironically, you’ve not dropped

Cough… cough…

the past. She choked on

helplessly when he saw that she was all tensed up. He

of tea with you,” he said languidly as he approached

wouldn’t have panicked if he didn’t startle me

was repulsed by the honorific terms back in the day. Moreover, she was going through a rebellious

acknowledge him as an elder because he was only a few

memory to remember

head, the restaurant manager knocked on the door

in the room to wait on the duo. However, his suggestion

a special someone to Mr.

very good at pairing the cheeses and keeping the burner at the most ideal temperature. Michaela enjoyed herself thoroughly. In contrast, Jonathan had very little

dinner was over, it was

with Mr. Jonathan after all. I’m supposed to treat him

downstairs, wanting to foot the bill. The manager saw her and asked immediately, “Is

me the

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