Love the Second Time Around Novel

Chapter 85 Actor

This scene was a repeat from five years ago. While I thought I was already numbed by it, I could feel jealousy creeping its way into me. Out of anger, I raised my voice. “Save your concern. Someone’s treating me to dinner.”

From where I was, I could see Dominic’s brows furrow.

“Who?” His voice was curt.

“None of your business!” I hung up the phone and entered the room. Once seated, Nicholas handed me the menu. “Don’t hold back. My treat!” While saying this, he smiled deviously at me.

If not for what I saw earlier, I would have savored his attractive smile. The call just now made me lose my appetite.

I handed the menu back to him while smiling. “It’s all right! I wouldn’t want to get hammered by your fans. You decide; I’m not a picky eater.”

Instead of receiving the menu, his deep-set eyes continued to stare intently at me. “What’s wrong? Don’t worry about the photos. I said I’ll protect you. I’ll call the company tomorrow and they’ll handle this.”

It seemed like my attempt to put up a normal front was a flop. Even so, there was no way I could let Nicholas know all of my messy issues.

In fact, this might be good publicity for my comic,

the waiter left, he leaned in closer. I flinched slightly as his hands approached my cheeks. Then he stopped midway and patted

wonder whether you’re

was holding my breath. Turns out he’s just getting the dust off

was not one to care about my appearance. Nevertheless, I knew it was basic respect

my seat. “It must’ve gotten into my hair while we were rushing

realized Nicholas was already being kind. Not only was my

and hair. As I was drying myself, I saw an uninvited face reflecting

come in to tidy her makeup. While walking to her station, our eyes

How are you doing now? Are you still drawing? By the way, who are you eating

as though we were close

my way to the exit. I was not acting rude without

of hands grab onto my arm. “Liliana, do you

 Who is she acting innocent for? Only she and I were here. I shrugged her hands off, examined her