The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Thus, Annie had no choice but to return to her seat. “You’ve crossed the line this time!”

Aaron smiled and said softly, “Just stay and enjoy the lunch with me.”

After that, the waiter brought in one fancy dish after another.

Annie ate without really tasting the food. All she could think about was how to explain what was going on to Marcus.

The restaurant was not that far from Newmoon Group. In fact, it would only take Marcus 15 minutes by car to get there.

Marcus smiled when he saw Annie in the room, but his smile froze when he realized Aaron was inside the room as well. He looked at Aaron, then back at Annie.

“Annie, why are you having a romantic lunch with Mister Aaron?”

Annie smiled awkwardly. “Umm… It might look like a romantic lunch, but I can assure you it’s just a casual lunch. Here, have a seat, Marcus. Order whatever you want. It’s Mister Aaron’s treat today,” she explained as she patted the seat next to her.

the first time he had ever been so close

pulled out

warmly while he gracefully

heard you asked for a half-day leave because something happened

sheepish. “Umm, well…

than being caught red-handed in a lie

could be considered to be his family, too! Plus, it’s perfectly normal for a guy to take some time off work for his

at the both of them. “Yes, you’re right. It’s perfectly normal,”

Annie called over the waiter so that she could order the most expensive dishes in the restaurant for Marcus. Only then would

it was not appropriate to do that, Marcus tried to stop her, but

it and blew on it before feeding it to Annie. “Here

she was equally more afraid that Marcus’ feelings would be hurt if she turned him down. After some hesitation,

it’s delicious! Thanks, Marcus. But you don’t have to worry about