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.

about that. In fact, this might be good publicity for my comic,

enough not to insist and ordered a few dishes for us. Just as the waiter left, he leaned in closer. I flinched slightly as his hands approached my cheeks. Then he stopped midway and patted my head instead. A few specks

with this mess on your head? Sometimes I really wonder whether you’re a woman. I’ve never

I was holding my breath. Turns out he’s

not one to care about my appearance. Nevertheless, I knew it was basic respect to look decent while hanging out with a

while we

was only when I saw myself in the mirror that I realized Nicholas was already being kind. Not only

hurriedly turned on the tap and started rinsing my face and hair. As I

to her station, our eyes met.

been five years since we last saw each other! How are

came non-stop as though we

into the bin and sauntered my way to the exit. I was not acting rude without a reason. How else could she

grab onto my arm. “Liliana, do you not recognize me?

she and I were here. I shrugged her hands off, examined her from top to bottom, and asked sarcastically, “Do I