Revenge is best served cold

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.

chatting about everything and nothing. Time slipped away, and before I knew it, it was already past midnight. My phone screen lit up with a message

I would be home late.

bed. I'll be back

with Eric, I didn't tell

message, I set my phone down and looked up-only to meet Eric's steady gaze. My heart pounded. For some reason, I felt like I had just been caught cheating. "Is there

blurted out the first thing that came to mind, desperate to break

"There is. You're glowing."

a bullet straight to my heart, knocking the breath out of

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

flustered I was, Eric's lips curled into a smirk as amusement flickered

I went to pay, the owner looked at me in surprise. "Wait, didn't your

in my mind—Eric excusing himself to

awkward laugh, waved

out, the owner gave me a knowing look. "Your husband is a

was already waiting in the car. As soon as I got in, he glanced at me with a teasing smile. "What

way I