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.

did it on purpose, seemingly hugging her in

“Okay.”

realizing

it could easily host about thirty people at any one time. Yet, there was

went ahead to make a pot of hot tea, whereas Michaela made her way to the French windows

had always

the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city. Cars zoomed past the

was so engrossed in the eventful scenes unfolding before her eyes until a

of earl grey. Jonathan waved at her. “Come on over and try the tea that I’ve made for you. It will warm

“Thank you, Mr. Jonathan.”

if he was a stranger.

Am I that old?

you refused to use honorifics when Old Mr. Simmons insisted that you

Cough… cough…

the past. She choked on a

he saw that she was all

No one is fighting for the cup of tea with you,” he said languidly as he approached her

if he didn’t startle

honorific terms back in the day. Moreover, she was going through a rebellious stage then.

time, she was reluctant to acknowledge him as an elder because

must have an elephant’s memory to remember such a thing that I’ve

she was still cursing him in her head, the restaurant

serve 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

lady must be a special

most ideal

was over, it was

all. I’m supposed to treat him to this meal, but I clearly

she came up with an excuse to go downstairs, wanting to foot the bill. The manager saw her and asked immediately, “Is

get me

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