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Caroline just glanced at the menu and was taken aback these prices were outrageous.
Normally, there was no way she’d splurge on a place like this.
But Teresa had helped her today, and no matter how pricey, Caroline didn’t mind footing the bill.
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Teresa pushed the menu back toward her. She said, “Since you think the food here’s good, I’ll follow your lead. Go ahead and order whatever you recommend.”
Caroline dropped the politeness and agreed, “Alright then, I’ll take care of it.”
She began ordering everything from the seafood set she’d seen in the photo Teresa had shown her earlier.
If Teresa noticed the flavors were similar to Helen’s cooking and saw something else that raised suspicion, it would definitely plant a seed of doubt in her mind.
Caroline ordered with purpose. It only took a few minutes for her to finish ordering and hand the menu to the waiter.
While waiting for the food, she kept glancing toward the restaurant entrance, quietly hoping to catch a glimpse of Helen.
And sure enough, a moment later, she spotted Helen walking out with a giant plastic takeout bag.
Caroline’s eyes lit up. She turned to Teresa, who was seated across from her. “Hey, doesn’t that girl down there look a lot like your future daughter–in–law? Could that be her?”
Teresa waved it off. “No way. Helen’s at home cooking lunch–why would she be here at a restaurant?”
Even as she said it, her gaze drifted downstairs.
The moment she saw that familiar silhouette, her smile froze. The words died in her throat.
She narrowed her eyes and muttered under her breath, “What’s she doing here?”
Caroline, pretending to be confused, added, “Maybe were both mistaking that woman for someone else. That could be someone who looks a lot like Helen.”
But Teresa shook her head slowly. “No, that’s her. I recognize the clothes she’s wearing.”
Despite saying so, her expression was mixed with disbelief.
After all, Helen had just told her she was cooking lunch at home.
Caroline leaned in slightly and suggested, “Why don’t you call her now? You’should probably let her know you’re not coming home for lunch anyway.”.
That reminded Teresa–she had completely forgotten to tell Helen she’d be eating out today.
She pulled out her phone and dialed, her eyes still fixed on the girl walking farther down the street.
Two rings later, the girl picked up–and Teresa heard Helen’s voice in her ear.
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“Hi Teresa! I’m just in the middle of cooking. Did you feed something?”
Watching Helen on the sidewalk with a phone to her ca. Teresa was now certain–it was her.
But why lie? If she wasn’t home, and she wasn’t cooking why pretend?
Teresa’s expression turned serious. She kept her eyes of Helen until the girl got into a taxi and disappeared down the street.
Only then did she lower the phone and say, “Nothing important.”
She hung up.
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Just then, the seafood began arriving, one dish after another. Teresa’s expression finally softened a bit. “These dishes do look pretty appetizing,” she admitted, forcing a smile.
She didn’t bring up Helen again, and Caroline knew better than to push it.
“Everyone says this place is amazing. Go on, Teresa–try it for yourself.”
Teresa picked up a fresh oyster, popped it into her mouth, and gave a small nod. “Smooth texture, rich flavor. Hmm, very fresh.”
Caroline motioned toward a massive crab in the center. “The crab’s great too. Want to try?”
“Sure.” Teresa put on a pair of disposable gloves, picked up a crab, and began carefully cracking it open.
At first, her expression remained calm. But as she chewed, her brows started to draw together.
Why did it taste so much like the crab Helen always made?
She peered at the ingredients used; those looked like Helen’s cooking too.
A million thoughts swirled in her head, questions she couldn’t wait to ask once she got home. But for now, she ate in silence, barely tasting the rest of the meal.
Caroline, noticing her distracted mood, didn’t prolong the lunch. She quickly helped finish up, and they both left the restaurant.
They parted ways outside, and each went to their own house.
Teresa hopping into a cab in the other. As she watched the cab pull away, Caroline couldn’t help but smile.
Let’s see what kind of story Helen comes up with this time.
But whatever it is, there’s no way she’ll be able to fool Teresa now.
Just as she expected, the moment Teresa got home, she stormed into the living room and tossed her purse onto the couch
Without missing a beat, she marched straight into the kitchen. Hearing footsteps approaching fast, Helen turned around with a sweet smile. “Perfect timing, Teresa! I just finished cooking.”
Teresa scanned the counter, her gaze falling on the spread of fresh seafood. “Wow, all of this? You made it
yourself?”
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If she hadn’t seen Helen standing outside Sheosca Restaurant today and heard her lie right to her ear, she
wouldn’t even think to question it.
