Chapter 13



"Let's eat together!" Conrad didn't even ask for my opinion before agreeing.

Haley sat down, eyeing the dish with desire. "Grilled salmon, eh? I've been craving it lately."

"How about we add a serving of foie gras for you?" Conrad's manner of speaking was utterly natural.

"And let's top it off with a dessert. I want frozen yogurt with strawberry sauce. For my drink, I'll have orange juice," Haley finished, then turned to me, "Felicia, would you like some orange juice, too?"

"No, thanks. I'll stick with water," I replied, biting the foie gras on my fork.

It tasted smooth and delicate, with a hint of creaminess.

"Rad, is the foie gras you've brought me before from here, too?" Haley's question made me pause mid-bite.

I looked at him, noticing his slightly awkward expression, "Yeah."

had bought it for others multiple times, and it was only my first time, his guilty attempt

my mouth tasted awful and felt

as I passed by," Haley said with a laugh, looking at Conrad. The

Rad must have brought you here often since he knows the foie gras is good and has brought some for

to twist the knife, too. That was the exact feeling I had at that

is the first time. I guess I'm not as lucky as

then she lowered her gaze, her voice trembling, "Aiden left

tears started to

shocked. How did a simple

too sad. You

were here,

alone, Haley said,

wipe her eyes, "Sorry,

1.n

are all over the place. because of the pregnancy. I've ruined your mood.

leave..."

Conrad reached to hold her back. "You're overthinking it. Besides, we've ordered the food for you.

on her plate with his fork, I reminded him, "Conrad, shouldn't you be using

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