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."

restaurant was good. It turned out he had bought it for others multiple times, and it was

the foie gras in my mouth tasted awful and felt nearly

the foie gras smelled familiar as I passed by," Haley said with a laugh, looking at

"Felicia, Rad must have brought you here often since he knows the

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

at Conrad. "No, this is the first time. I guess

smile stiffened, then she lowered her gaze, her voice trembling, "Aiden left me and... the

she spoke, tears started to

shocked. How did a simple conversation

out sharply, then passed a tissue to Haley. "Don't be too sad. You shouldn't cry too much now. It's not good for

here, I wouldn't

alone, Haley said, taking

to wipe her eyes,

1.n

the place. because of the pregnancy. I've ruined your

leave..."

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

his

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