Chapter 26 She Is Your First Love, Isn’t She?
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After some thought, she casually said, “It’s nothing, really. I had a little conflict with my niece at home. She was probably upset and tossed a few pills into my bone broth.”
“Is that so?” Blake’s gaze was deep as he looked at her, as if he could see right through her thoughts.
“This kind of medication isn’t a big deal if taken once or twice by mistake, but frequent consumption can cause significant harm to the body. You should be more capeful in the future.”
Caroline nodded lightly and responded with a soft “Mm.” Then she added. Tve troubled you this time. To show my gratitude, how about I treat you to lunch?
She didn’t like owing people favors, and Blake had helped her quite a bit over the past few days.
Not treating him to a meal as thanks made her feel uneasy.
Blake raised an eyebrow slightly. “Then I’ll gladly accept?
The morning passed quickly.
By the time they finished their coffer, it was already 11 am.
They didn’t go far and headed to a self-
(-service oyster restaurant on the third floor of the mall.
It was one of the most popular spots in the mall, with a solid reputation.
Back when her mother was still around. Caroline had come here a few times with her mom and brothers.
Now, after two years, stepping into the restaurant again, memories of those past meals surfaced in her mind
It was warm and beautiful.
Her mother was gone, and her brothers had changed.
Moments like those from the past would never come again.
A wave of bitterness surged in her chest, and her vision blurred with unshed tears.
“Ms. Somerion, are you okay?”
Blake’s voice pulled her back to reality. She quickly wiped the corners of her eyes with a napkin and found an excuse.
“It’s nothing. The chili was just too spicy.”
Blake frowned slightly. She had only eaten one oyster with a bit of chili–was it really spicy enough to make her tear up?
But… that chili didn’t seem particularly strong
He didn’t dwell on it, though, and instead focused on adding more sauce to the oysters on the grill.
After finishing their meal, they headed downstairs together.
Just then, Blake’s phone rang.
After answering the call, he turned to Caroline and said, “I have something to take care of. I’ll have my friend give you a ride back.”
She didn’t feel right troubling his friend. Besides, it was only a few kilometers away–not far at all.
