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The tension between the two men was palpable. Zinnia stared at her overflowing bowl in silence, feeling awkward and caught in the middle as they squared off.

She frowned and protested, “That’s enough. I really can’t eat anymore.”

Yannis gently placed a piece of smoked rib in her bowl and said, “These have always been your favorite.”

Though four years had passed since Yannis and Zinnia last saw each other, not a trace of distance lingered between them. Though Zinnia had forgotten Yannis, she found herself not resisting his attentive care in the slightest.

Yannis didn’t seem to treat their four–year separation as anything significant, nor did he act like they were strangers now. The way he looked after Zinnia felt so natural and familiar as if he’d never stopped caring for

her.

“Just this last one, please. I really can’t eat any more,” Zinnia said softly.

For some reason, Zinnia couldn’t bring herself to do anything that might hurt Yannis. Not even something as small as turning down the food he offered her. She was afraid Yannis might get upset or even cry if she did.

“Alright,” Yannis conceded gently.

Only then did Zinnia take small, delicate bites of the smoked rib. The food at this restaurant truly suited her taste. She especially loved the dishes Yannis had recommended. She thought, ‘It’s like he knows my preferences inside out.’

Edward gently placed a piece of fish onto her plate and said, “Zinnia, eat some fish.”

Zinnia frowned and said, “Edward, please, I really can’t eat anymore. I’m stuffed, I promise.”

She had no sooner finished speaking than Yannis picked up the fish from her plate with his fork.

Seeing this, Zinnia and Edward fell into an awkward silence.

Yannis took a bite of the fish. Then he looked at Edward and said coolly, “Didn’t you hear Zinnia say she’s full? She has a delicate constitution, and overeating could make her unwell.”

Though he wasn’t sure if Zinnia had fully recovered, Yannis couldn’t help but keep an eye on her health.

so many people just to get enough to eat. These experiences instilled in him a deep respect for food. He

you would be this kind of person, Mr. Perkins,” he muttered. He’d expected Yannis might

“Wasting food is shameful. Cherishing every grain is part of our tradition. And Mr. Hanover, as a doctor, surely you know that overeating can cause indigestion and harm your

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Yannis says is setting me up to look like I don’t care about Zinnia. He turned to Zinnia and said, “Zinnia, if you

“Alright, I understand. Please don’t worry about me.

rest of the meal passed

to depart with Zinnia. He stood up with a polite smile and said, “Thank you for your

“Zinnia, let’s go.”

hesitant glance at Yannis. “Alright,”

wrist. He said, “Zinnia, let’s exchange contact info. If you want to recover your memories, I can

out her phone. “Alright,” she said softly.

Yannis, Zinnia said, “Then we will leave

some desserts you used to love. Take them

frowned and said, “That’s not necessary. I can have

“That bakery has limited daily quantities and is only open three days a week. They don’t take reservations. It’s strictly first–come, first–served,

one for today; if you miss it, you’ll have to wait another four days. The bakery sells brownies, cheesecake, cobblers and crumbles, and waffles.

loved every dish Yannis recommended at lunch. If he said these are

Edward with eyes full

surely a few more

leave. He thought, ‘It is

Toby returned carrying several boxes of exquisitely packaged desserts. He handed the boxes to

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nod. He said, “Thank you for your hospitality today,

reach out to me anytime.” As he spoke, his eyes remained fixed on Zinnia, a gentle warmth in his expression meant

murmured. She found herself genuinely enjoying Yannis’s company. She felt completely at

going now. Edward has hospital rounds

true. Edward did have hospital duties later,

needs to visit patients at the hospital this afternoon, that leaves you alone, Zinnia. How about I

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