Weren't they in the middle of a cold war, maybe even on the brink of divorce? What on earth did he miss?

Everett's eyes, dark and piercing, flicked over. He responded with a cool retort, "When did we ever have relationship problems?"

Selena scoffed inwardly. Who would buy that story?

Callum seemed to glance over, or maybe it was just a trick of the light.

Only Jaime looked genuinely puzzled. When had their relationship ever been smooth sailing?

Jaime wanted to speak up, but the moment he opened his mouth, he felt the intense, silent warning from his buddy. Instantly, he snapped back to reality.

To keep himself out of trouble, he figured it was best to zip his lips and focus on the food!

Swallowing his words, he changed the topic. "Ahem. Let's get the food rolling."

When it came to dining and having a good time, Jaime was top-notch; no one dared challenge that. The dishes he ordered were a delight, tempting anyone who took a look.

in front of Everett anymore. Watching her eat like she hadn't in days, Everett's brow furrowed. At lunch, she barely touched her food in front of him, but now, with Callum around,

placed it on Selena's plate. "Sweetheart, don't hold back if you like it." Then he proceeded

a thought for us single folks, will you? We came for a meal,

aren't getting any younger. Maybe it's time to find someone and settle down,

Everett's playing matchmaker now. Is that what happens

usual calm demeanor, smiling gently,

noticed Selena hadn't touched a single thing he'd served her. Everything was pushed to the

irritation, he leaned in and whispered, "Why aren't you eating? Or is it just that the

tone was light but carried

pressure, almost

since she agreed to put on this act, she should at

her fault she didn't want to eat them? The dishes he picked weren't her favorites. Even after three years of marriage, he even had the nerve to give her rice, knowing

herself to

deliberate care, she

spicy, sour, and sweet dishes. She beamed at him. "Honey, you've been looking a bit thin lately. You should eat up

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