Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 523 She Blushed

Selena's brow furrowed, her irritation palpable.

What was Raymond's game? She hadn't previously perceived his audacious nature, or perhaps it was more accurate to say he possessed an unyielding spirit.

The restaurant's utensils were presented with a unique twist. Each fork was accompanied by a paper-wrapped disposable tip, requiring the patron to unwrap and insert it into the fork's handle. This was a common practice at street food stalls, but this establishment opted for a more environmentally conscious approach, making only the tip disposable.

Raymond and Olivia, however, were unfamiliar with this custom.

In a show of frustration, Olivia slammed her fork onto the table, her face a mask of contempt. Raymond's gaze drifted to the untouched fork next to Selena. She had been using a spoon due to an injured hand, leaving the fork idle. Nonchalantly, he picked it up and began to use it. Selena's face darkened, her chest rising and falling with suppressed fury.

Across the table, Lucas Den found himself in a precarious situation. As Selena's husband in name, he was torn between confronting Raymond's audacity or letting it pass. To cause a scene might risk offending Raymond, a risk he was unwilling to take. Yet, his silence could be perceived as cowardice, unbecoming of his status.

attaching the head for her. Olivia's response was a cold scoff. "I don't need your meddling,"

rose from her

audacity, her anger simmering. She bit her lip until it bled, viewing Selena as nothing more than a contemptible lowlife.

turned to Raymond. "Raymond, look what she did; she threw

let it go. It's fine, I'll keep peeling the

a defense of Lucas

at Raymond's command, eagerly anticipating

however, merely averted her gaze and echoed Raymond's scornful laugh. "Take it

her a bowl of soup. "Don't be upset, have some soup to soothe

famished, bowed her head to sip the soup, choosing

the sting of humiliation, tears threatening to spill. To stay was an affront, but to leave would grant Selena her victory. Grinding her teeth, she requested another pair of forks from the waiter and, following