Millie did not respond and turned to walk back up the stairs. After two steps, she paused. “I’m not used to this,” she announced with a sideways glance.
After that abrupt reply, she quickened her pace and soon disappeared at the top of the stairs.
I was befuddled.
Not used to what? Our cuisine?
But we were having seafood. No matter which country you’re from, seafood is cooked in almost the same way. There shouldn’t be much difference to its taste.
Perhaps she was too far from the table and thought that the dishes were all foreign cuisine that she was not used to.
My thoughts were elsewhere when John suddenly stood up and obstructed my view. His solemn eyes were trained onto me; they were stern yet gentle. “I agree to help you.”
overjoyed. I didn’t expect John to change his mind
his emotions. He had a naturally cool-looking face, and the lack of expression made
to act playful. Therefore, I composed myself and asked, “John, did you get mad because you
shook his head and sighed. Holding my
I expressed
man and always got hurt as a result. I felt that I needed to keep you safe at all times. But today, after seeing your secretary and learning that you took precautions without us knowing; I know you have matured. As long as you understand how
was a very heavy
soft spot in my heart. I
irregularity in his touching comment. I smacked his arm with all my
I’m the man, alright? So, what do you want to do? I’ll
walked toward him and started dragging him up the
Corporation. John visited in his capacity as the general manager
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