Jamie watched the bustling streets outside, her eyes clouded with a hint of sadness.

Ben noticed and felt an inexplicable discomfort. Without a word, he gave the waiter a subtle nod. "Bring out all your signature dishes," he instructed.

The waiter paused, momentarily stunned, before breaking into a broad smile. "A big spender! What a lucky day," the waiter silently remarked.

Soon, the table was filled with steaming dishes. The strong and spicy aroma made her eyes water. She quickly moved to sit next to Ben.

He glanced at her, a teasing lilt in his tone. "A moment ago, you could barely bother to engage, and now here you are, sitting closer. I guess no one forced you. You just couldn't resist."

Jamie paused for a moment but chose not to argue. He wasn't entirely wrong. Still, the playful exchange lightened her mood.

As the dishes came out, Ben barely touched the food himself, instead piling Jamie's plate high. Before long, her bowl was overflowing.

"Enough, really," she said hastily, moving her bowl aside to stop him from adding more.

set his utensils down, though he

an unwelcome voice disrupted

turned to see Noah standing there, his smirk both insincere and

brother's here too. For a second, I thought Jamie was dining

a groan. It seemed she couldn't escape him no matter

coldly. "None of your business. If you've said your piece, you

to Jamie instead. "Such a chance meeting. Surely you wouldn't ask me

replied evenly, wishing he would take the hint and leave. His presence was enough to

Noah either completely lacked the ability to read the room or was intentionally ignoring it. "Don't be so cold. happen to need a meal too. Why don't we share a table? he suggested with a

politely. "Sir, your

at the waiter, then back at Ben, chuckling. "No need to be in

had grown adept at reading

soon, Jamie wouldn't have been surprised if Ben flipped the dishes onto Noah's

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