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.”

kick Gwen’s shin from under the table. She wanted to signal her to leave, but

right across hers. So the kick just now must’ve landed on Kirk’s leg, then! Slowly, she raised her eyes to look in his direction. He was already staring sideways

and pretended to be busy skimming

that you can’t order escargots,” Gwen reminded Caroline, and she

not?”

If she eats them, her face

all the more interested in this

his face became so swollen after

burst out laughing, at which point Kirk

glowering at him. He carried on with his question. “What other food does Ms. Evans

and scallions. Oh, and asparagus

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

best friend. “I know, right? How can one even hate those? Carol’s always so stubborn.

it was a shame he

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