Love Unbreakable by Bank Brook

y Chapter 405 Do You Want Me , To Feed You f I At Roscoe's reply, Jarrod arched his , eyebrows, and a cool detachment glinted in his eyes.

Doreen's gaze lingered on Nicole, knowing Nicole was the one who had captured Jarrod's heart.

Nicole's beauty was undeniable, with elegantly shaped eyes enhanced by tasteful makeup, and though her attire was that of a typical office worker, it somehow added to her allure.

Doreen couldn't resist a playful jibe.

"Jarrod, I was under the impression you had little interest in the opposite sex. Yet, here you are, dining with your dazzling girlfriend." Doreen's use of "girlfriend" carried a

/ biting tone, especially to Nicole.

I Before Jarrod could respond with a smile, Nicole quickly clarified, "That's I not the case." I Jarrod's expression stiffened.

I Doreen's smile didn't waver as she attempted to diffuse the tension. "Oh please, there's no need for upset. I was merely teasing." She then pulled out a chair. "Jarrod, you wouldn't mind if we shared the table, right?" Jarrod didn't say anything. Nicole felt a surge of tension but remained silent.

As Doreen settled into her seat, she made a point of inviting Roscoe to join, effectively grouping everyone for the meal.

The arrangement placed Doreen opposite Jarrod, with Nicole facing

I Roscoe.

I The pot of Shrimp and Grits, ordered i by Jarrod, filled the air with its enticing ( I aroma. Doreen, attracted by the dish, turned to Roscoe and asked, "This ! smells wonderful. Would you like to I taste this?" Roscoe, however, was less inclii "You go ahead. I'll pass." Doreen, pushing a bit, observed, "Really? It seems like you've hardly touched your dinner." With a cool demeanor, Roscoe replied, "I'm not interested." Doreen, enchanted by Roscoe's charm, ventured a suggestion tinged with a mix of shyness and excitement, "Why don't we share one pot of Shrimp and Grits?" The proposition hinted at a closeness that seemed too bold for two people

who had just met.

Nicole, stealing a glance at Roscoe, , found her vision slightly obscured by I the steam rising from the dish, I rendering Roscoe's expression I unreadable.

Roscoe, Doreen took his silence as

Nicole hadn't dug in yet, Doreen said with a radiant smile, "Please dig in. Don't mind us." Nicole felt

play here. Doreen was Jarrod's

deep sense of gratitude toward his cousin

be mutually beneficial, propelling their I business ventures to greater success Doreen, being the cherished only child of her family, was accustomed to a certain level of indulgence, which explained her

Roscoe's interactions with the Schultz family, uncertain of Roscoe's intentions and future plans. The possibility

intertwined fingers on the table His hold was firm, Nicole's skin warming

grasp.

causing Nicole discomfort and a faint I expression of pain to cross

Yet, Jarrod's demeanor remained detached

me to feed you?" Doreen couldn't contain

side of you

Nicole softly,

not match up to yours, it's the best I could

a man deeply in

the depth of Jarrod's silence held more I than she had ever known. Her surprise was evident as she inquired, "Jarrod, I have you been acquainted with her for long?" Jarrod's response was

her mouth in astonishment. "The very Nicole..." The revelation hit Doreen. So, the woman before her was precisely

meet the woman who fascinates Jarrod!"

Doreen was oblivious

remark was

were driven by mere obsession, it would paint him in a disturbing

and Grits clouded

strain. His eyes, usually clear, now appeared misty, the distance across the table amplifying

was overwhelming for Nicole, giving her a sense of nausea. Her complexion turned increasingly pale as she struggled