Chapter 12



He massaged my left foot, then moved on to my right, unbothered by the people bustling around us.

Even the young girls passing by couldn't hide their envy, whispering about finally seeing a handsome man doting on his girlfriend in real life.

I must admit it made my heart flutter, melting away any remnants of last night's annoyance with each gentle kneading of my feet.

"You're so lucky, girl!" Deborah mouthed from a short distance away.

If I continued to dwell on what happened the previous night after Conrad had been so sweet, I'd come off as petty, as if I wanted to make a big deal. "What do you want for lunch?" Conrad asked.

"Anything," I replied, not feeling particularly hungry, though my mood had improved.

"Let's go for some barbecue. The restaurant has the amazing grilled foie gras," Conrad suggested, leading me to the car.

As I reached for my seatbelt, he leaned closer, his fresh, soapy scent catching me off guard and taking my breath away.

cheek as he straightened up. "Felicia, seeing you blush takes

kiss had completely lifted my spirits. It was ridiculous Conrad could sway me with the slightest of his affections. Thinking of Haley, I

out of the hospital,"

didn't know what to say next, and Conrad noticed my silence. "Why so

what to say," I

words, 'too familiar,' echoed in my mind. Yes, Conrad and I were so familiar with each other that it felt like we'd got

restaurant, the

table by the window,

advance. The grilled fish, foie gras, and my favorite dessert

to .Org

snapped a photo and posted it online, showing off

liked the post

with a huff, jokingly complaining about.not being included. Conrad

sent me a private message instead. [Looks like he's trying to make

I

the night nurse, he was

phone and eat," Conrad said as he sliced

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