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Jonas glanced at Lenora with affection. "She was my neighbor when we were kids. Always a crybaby." "Childhood sweethearts, huh? That's sweet. Let me know if things get serious between you two."

"Mr. Chance. Nora and 1 are just friends," Jonas clarified

He knew he had to tread carefully since Lenora now hal a boyfriend.

"I get it, I get it. You young folks prefer calling yourselves just friends," Avery added.

Zachary, seated nearby, cast a glance in their direction, his expression cool and distant. His brow furrowed slightly as he watched them together, and his thoughts grew heavy. I warned her to stay away from Jonas. Why won't she listen? Is she really that taken with him? "Zack."

"Zack?"

"Yes? What did you say?" Zachary came back to his senses and looked at Susanna.

Susanna's eyes darkened momentarily as she leaned in to whisper in Zachary's ear. "Don't you think Nora and Jonas make a good pair? If you two were to divorce, it'll be nice to see if she ends up with Jonas."

Zachary shook his head without hesitation. "No. They're not right for each other."

"What makes you say so?"

"I can tell from the way they work and their personalities."

Watching Zachary and Susanna whispering so closely, Lenora felt a tinge of bitterness in her chest. She lowered her gaze, trying to hide the emotions swirling inside her.

Soon, the waiter began serving dish after dish, quickly filling the table.

Everyone relaxed, dropping formalities, and started eating.

Jonas first added a piece of beignet to Lenora's plate. "Try this."

"Thank you."

Taking a bite, Lenora found it delightfully crunchy, with a hint of caramel flavor. "Not bad."

After finishing the beignet, she finally reached for her fork..

Jonas kept an attentive eye on Leñora, occasionally placing food on her plate.

Meanwhile, Zachary observed their interaction, his expression growing darker by the moment.

"Zack, could you help me with that? I can't quite reach it." Susanna said, a flicker of shadow passing through her gaze.

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It was the second time she'd caught him lost in thought

"Sure," Zachary replied without hesitation. "Just let me know if you need more."

up his attentiveness toward Susanna, refilling her plate whenever she finished a

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Lenora excused herself, saying

a shared hand-washing station between them. The space was divided into wet

restroom, Lenora stepped out, washed her hands, and quickly touched up her makeup in

cushion foundation back into her bag, Zachary entered from the hallway. He quietly approached, standing behind her. Without a word, he stretched his arms forward, resting them on the sink counter, trapping her in the narrow space between his arm Startled, Lenora looked at his reflection in the

to talk

the mood to engage. "I'm

she could take a step, Zachary bent down and captured her lips in a sudden, possessive kiss. His large hand wrapped firmly around her waist, pulling her against the washbasin as their mouths fused, tongues tangling in a heated exchange. He didn't even know why

to see Susanna, but his eyes had been drawn to Lenora the

so close together had stirred a restless frustration inside him as if

she had brushed off his warning about Jonas. That disregard gnawed at him, leaving

push him

cradle the back of her head, and he kissed her even deeper, his tongue exploring her mouth with

the time he finally let her go, Lenora was breathless, her lips red and

irritated glare, turning toward the mirror to check her reflection. The evidence of his kiss was undeniable-her lips

chuckled, wrapping his arms around her waist from behind. His chin rested against her temple as he admired their reflection. With a teasing grin, he tapped her lips lightly with his finger. "You look good like

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lovey-dovey with Jonas?" Zachary's voice was low, edged with irritation. "Lenora, I've warned you before. You two aren't

her brows, What

that about me and Jonas? Aren't

with Susanna?"

"It's different.

so different about it? Didn't you

you'd

planned to fetch her himself; Susanna's call had just given him the

turning her head halfway toward him. His lips descended

fingers caressing her through

herself

warmth of

guided Lenora further into

OUL

face burned with embarrassment. This is too much.

tilted his head, amused by her flustered

against the door, he trapped her between him and the cool surface. His hot breath grazed her

"They can wait."

brushing his lips along her ear and making her tremble, Lenora squeezed her eyes shut, biting her lip to stifle any sound that might

suppress.

Zachary stepped back, releasing her at last. "You can leave

unsteady. She took a deep breath, trying to collect

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a paper towel, glanced at Lenora's

back into the private room, her face still warm with

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