Chapter 1453

Kailee glared at him, her voice simmering with frustration. "Me, not respecting facts? Who was it again badmouthing me over coffee, saying I couldn't live without you, that I was all drama and noise? How dare you even say that, Lewis? When I left you, I did it with style, let

me tell you. It took me less than a month to find someone new, someone way hotter than you."

After her outburst, she quickly turned to the lady behind the counter. "Ma'am, could you pack this up for me? I'll take it to go."

The lady nodded, hurrying to comply. "Of course, dear."

As the lady prepared her order, the diner felt spacious, with just Kailee and Lewis left. Kailee refused to take her seat again, determined not to let him tower over her in any way, physically or otherwise.

She stared him down, hearing his calm reply, "I know."

Know what, exactly?

Kailee's brows furrowed as she huffed, "You better keep your distance, Lewis. I'm seeing someone now, just so you know."

you see me, you get all worked up? You're not like this with anyone else. Maybe I'm being conceited, but I have to ask, haven't you gotten over me?" Her anger left her speechless, her

hips. "Please! If anyone's

His simple response threw

Lewis had insulted her, she would have had a snappy comeback ready. But faced with his unexpected acknowledgment, she

lady came back with her order, neatly

past Lewis, who didn't move to follow her. As the

behind

slightly.

wanted to open this little diner, I knew something was up. The dishes you insisted on weren't our usual fare,

gentle teasing. "Son, after all these years, you still haven't

himself a

she said, she dumped me and not a month later, found someone

guy, only to find

was always composed, a beacon of empathy and patience. Yet, learning of Kailee's

Joseph had protected her well, nurturing her naive

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