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."

knew the foie gras at the restaurant was good. It turned out he had bought it for others multiple times, and it was only my first time, his guilty attempt

tasted awful and felt

familiar as I passed by," Haley said with a laugh, looking at Conrad. The tenderness in her eyes was like a,

you here often since

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

is the first time.

her gaze, her voice trembling, "Aiden left me and... the child. What luck

spoke, tears

was shocked. How did a simple conversation lead

Conrad called 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 the

here,

Haley said, taking

to wipe her

1.n

the pregnancy. I've

leave..."

it. Besides, we've ordered the food for you. Try the grilled salmon. It's

her plate with his

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