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.”

expect John to change

naturally cool-looking

Therefore, I composed myself and asked,

his head and sighed. Holding my gaze, he answered,

expressed my

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 precious you are, what else would I be worried

This was a very

hit a soft spot in my heart.

while, I caught on to that singular irregularity in his touching comment. I smacked his arm with

I’m the man, alright? So, what do you want to do? I’ll see how I should cooperate with

dragging him up the stairs. “Today, let’s start with

John visited in his capacity as the general manager of Stovall Corporation,

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