The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Chapter 1216

“Liam, isn’t the food here delightful? Let’s plan on coming here again,

okay?” Ixia’s voice was tinged with excitement.

Blake’s eyes widened in surprise at the entrance upon seeing Liam and Ixia together.

With a gentle but firm motion, Liam eased Ixia’s hand off his arm,

turning toward Blake. “Blake, what brings you here?” he inquired, his

tone even.

Blake, momentarily flustered, darted at Ixia before averting Liam’s gaze. “I was dining with Ms. Samford. I should leave now,” she said,

her voice slightly strained.

“Blake,” Liam called out, following her retreating figure. On the other

hand, Ixia, teetering in her high heels, cried out, “Liam, wait for me!”

Outside, Liam caught up with Blake, grasping her wrist decisively. “We

a

Liam swiftly secured

up, knocked

dine with me. How can you just

window, Liam replied tersely,

away. Ixia’s

her frustration

kind to leave her like that.

wondered about the subdued tone in her voice.

coming back

I have to return at some

let anyone

filled the silence with music. He suggested, “Maybe we could grab a bite?”

I’m not hungry.” Blake declined politely.

back to the office then?” he offered.

she replied,

of the drive was quiet.

chose not to press further.

was more pronounced