Six Brothers Plea for Forgiveness

Chapter 193

Nathan was surprised Alice was actually going through with the lawsuit, Alice found it amusing.“People should pay for their mistakes. I didn’t force Chloe to steal my stuff.”

Nathan offered a wry smile.“Even if you sue, you won’t find a good lawyer now. Why humiliate yourself?”

Jack’s voice was icy. “We’ll see in court.” He’d hired the best, a sure win.

Then, taking Alice’s hand, he said, “I’m hungry. You still

Alice didn’t object and walked away with him. Nathan didn’t follow.

“When did I owe you a meal?” she asked Jack.

“The car accident,” he said.

Owe me а meal.”

Alice remembered. Jack had almost been hurt because of her, and she’d promised to treat him to dinner once he recovered.

“Oh, right,” she admitted.

“Glad you have a conscience.”

“What do you want to eat?”

Jack’s gaze locked on hers.“Anything you’re willing to agree to?” His gaze felt different. Or maybe she was imagining it; the man was a master of concealment.

Alice shrugged.“I’m broke right now. Nothing too expensive.”

“What do you usually like?”

“I heard a new private kitchen opened near campus. Supposedly good. Want to go?”

Jack nodded regally.“Private room.”

Demandng, but the man liked quiet and was a bit of a neat freak.

Alice booked a private room, and they walked there, side–by–side but a comfortable arm’s length

apart.

checked her navigation and realized they were off

up beside

is

it here.” He took her phone, glanced around, then closed

not using the GPS? You remember the

is easy. Just follow the

poked him in the lower back.“Don’t give me nicknames.” Little

sucked in a breath, his eyes

“What? Ticklish?”

a man’s

hand.“Any more of

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met his deep gaze, then lowered her head. “I

his composure was gone. Alice followed, rounding a corner to arrive

private room, the owner greeted them.“We’re busy tonight, I apologize for any inconvenience. Please have a

offered it to Alice. “Your boyfriend is SO thoughtful, letting you order. I’m

She looked at him.“What

dishes, including some specialties. Silence fell over

on her constantly. She looked up, meeting his eyes. They held each other’s gaze, neither speaking, until he rotated the table to adjust her chopsticks and bowl. His knuckles were strong,

you looking at?”

bowl and chopsticks in front of her. Alice tilted

“Is that your way of insulting me?”

you’re really good–looking,”

“My type?”

to pick them up, feeling flustered.

own, then got a new pair for her, warming them again. She didn’t answer his question, and he didn’t press it, as if he’d never said anything. Jack watched her play with her phone. He admitted to himself he’d been deliberately

speak, the server arrived with

Jack watched her eat, saying nothing, but noticing she’d ordered according

ate in

Alice was full, she relaxed, her mood greatly improved. She noticed Jack had already finished. He was looking at her, his

you looking at me?” She wiped her mouth, though

rested on the table.“Feeling better?”

“Much better.”

question about John

paused. She looked at Jack, her gaze hopeful but also apprehensive.