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.

a simple action, she felt like he did it on purpose, seemingly hugging her

“Okay.”

room, not realizing a smirk had settled

about thirty

pot of hot tea, whereas

always found

the pitter-patter of the rain, she was also captivated by the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city. Cars zoomed past the busy roads, and the pedestrians quickened their steps to get to their destinations; everyone

was so engrossed in the eventful scenes unfolding before her eyes until a familiar baritone voice resonated behind her and

was filled with a faint fragrant of earl grey. Jonathan waved at her. “Come on over and try the tea that I’ve made for you. It will warm you up

“Thank you, Mr. Jonathan.”

kept on addressing him formally as if he was a stranger. On the

Am I that old?

in the days, you refused to use honorifics when Old Mr. Simmons

Cough… cough…

the past. She choked on a gulp of warm tea and started coughing violently until tears

saw that she was all tensed up.

did you drink so fast? No one is fighting for the cup of tea with you,”

panicked if he didn’t startle me like

Moreover, she was

him as an elder because he was only a few

kids say the darndest thing. How could he take it seriously? He must have an elephant’s memory to remember such a thing that I’ve said before and try to use

she was still cursing him in her head, the restaurant manager knocked on the

an array of gourmet dishes, he intended to leave two waiters in the room to wait on the duo. However, his suggestion was rejected by Jonathan. The manager was astounded to see the latter rolling up his sleeves, ready to

must be a

and keeping the burner at the most ideal temperature. Michaela

was over, it

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

came up with an excuse to go downstairs, wanting to foot the bill. The manager saw her and asked immediately, “Is there anything that I can help

get me the

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