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.

Doreen took his silence as agreement and happily ordered the

Nicole felt a pang of discomfort at the inclusionary "us",

the connections at play

a deep sense of gratitude toward his cousin

propelling their I business ventures to greater success Doreen, being the cherished only child of her family, was accustomed to a

family, uncertain of Roscoe's intentions and future plans. The possibility of Roscoe acting for her sake troubled

in his, laying their intertwined fingers on

grasp.

to free herself only resulted in Jarrod tightening his grip, causing Nicole discomfort and a faint I expression of pain

Yet, Jarrod's demeanor remained detached as

you eat? Do you want me to feed you?" Doreen couldn't

you is

Nicole softly, reminiscing, "You used to

the best I could find.

of a man deeply in

silence held more I than she had ever known. Her surprise was evident as she inquired, "Jarrod, I have you been acquainted with her

very Nicole..." The revelation hit Doreen.

to meet the woman who fascinates Jarrod!"

oblivious

was made in

mere obsession, it would

and Grits clouded their vision, obscuring the I

knuckles whitening under the strain. His eyes, usually clear,

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