Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 118

Chapter 119 You're Glowing Just as I was about to explain, Eric suddenly took my hand and smiled as he nodded. "Thank you."

As the owner walked away, Eric led me to a seat by the window. The atmosphere between us felt oddly charged because of that little moment earlier.

He was the one who broke the silence. "You never brought Jeremiah here?"

I nodded honestly. "No, I used to come alone."

Eric raised an eyebrow. "What about that junior of yours, Levi? He never came either?"

I couldn't help but laugh. "Do you think Levi is some kind of ghost?"

Eric nodded, completely serious. "Yeah, a ghost. One that refuses to go away."

His words reminded me of something he had said before, and my face instantly warmed. Right now, we were finally alone together.

Before I could think too much, the owner returned with a steaming pot of seafood chowder. Her husband followed behind, setting down a few side dishes.

As they left, I caught the amused, knowing looks they exchanged.

Time slipped away, and before I knew it, it was already past midnight. My phone screen lit up with a message from Levi. "Jane,

I would be home

I'll be back

was with Eric, I

phone down and looked up-only to meet Eric's steady gaze. My heart pounded. For some reason, I felt like I had

I blurted out the first thing that came

"There is. You're glowing."

bullet straight to my heart, knocking

a few seconds to regain my composure. Flustered, I quickly said, "It's getting late. You have work tomorrow. We should head

how flustered I was, Eric's lips curled into a smirk

looked at

memory flashed in my mind—Eric excusing himself to use the restroom

an awkward laugh, waved my hand, and

husband is a great guy. He's handsome and so good

her. That would only lead to more questions. Instead, I simply nodded. Eric was already waiting in the car.

was no way I would tell him what she had

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