Kirk opened his eyes and saw Caroline through the veil of smoke. Their eyes met, yet no one uttered a single word.

Sean pushed Caroline to sit beside Kirk, smiling. “What a coincidence! I mel Ms. Evans when I was coming back from the restroom.”

Caroline took her seat. She could smell the unique minly scent on Kirk, which made her heart race.

Gwen was unaware of what had happened between the couple. She was still shocked by the fact that Kirk knew Sean. “You two are.. friends?”

Kirk was full of surprises, indeed. He’d even made an acquaintance with a renowned, genlus doctor.

“We met at the hospital, Sean explained as he sat on the chair beside her.

He handed the two women a tablet for the menu and added, “Ms. Jameson, we’ve already placed our orders. Take a look and see if there’s anything you two would like.”

on the edge of her seat, Caroline tried to kick Gwen’s shin from under the table. She wanted to signal her

that Kirk’s leg was positioned right across hers. So the kick just now must’ve landed on Kirk’s

gaze and pretended to

that you can’t order escargots,” Gwen reminded

Why not?” Sean

her face will swell like a balloon

more interested in

like that too! He once accidentally had them, and his face became so swollen after

burst out laughing, at which point

he didn’t notice Kirk glowering at him. He carried on with his question. “What other food does

hates parsley and scallions. Oh, and asparagus

“Kirk hates them too! It’s exactly why we don’t feel like eating out with him

Gwen feel as though she’d found a new best friend. “I know, right? How can one even hate those? Carol’s always so stubborn. She claims that asparagus Isn’t

so ecstatic now that he felt it was a shame he hadn’t met Gwen sooner. “Kirk

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