It was my first time asking Yuval out, so I was rather mortified that we ended up at such a cheap place. However, I truly couldn’t afford to go to high-end restaurants.

“I’m sorry that I’m treating you to a meal at such a place,” I murmured in embarrassment while looking at Yuval sheepishly.

 

“Don’t worry about it. I think this is quite a nice place. I used to eat at food stalls with my roommates back when I was in university, and it was particularly gratifying at that time.”

Yuval wore a gentle smile on his face, not at all irked that I was treating him to a meal at such a cheap place.

While I had no idea whether he truly felt that way, I could sense that he was considerate of me. Although we weren’t all that close and could even be described as relatively unfamiliar with each other, his seriousness toward our relationship really touched me.

 

“Mr. Lambert, it’s Anna’s treat today, but shouldn’t it be your turn next? The two of you have known each other for some time now, so shouldn’t you bribe me a bit to get into my good books since I’m her best friend?”

Noticing that we were getting along well, Natalie regarded us with a bright smile on her face before shifting her gaze to Yuval.

“Natalie, how could you simply ask him to treat you to a meal? If you want a treat, I’ll just treat you again next time.”

 

I didn’t want Yuval to invest too much into our relationship, for I wasn’t yet certain that we would truly end up in marriage.

Besides, the expenses were supposed to be borne by both parties during a date, so I couldn’t have him spending all the time. I was already feeling bad that he had footed the bill more often than not, so I didn’t want Natalie to take the opportunity to get a free meal out of him.

 

before the two of you

with a disgruntled look when I nixed her idea before

all, okay? Gah! She doesn’t understand

free to order whatever you’d like to eat next time, Ms. Xavier,” Yuval promptly chimed in to smooth things

of Natalie’s remark earlier. Perhaps he, too, thought that

to clarify things when it would only make things awkward if I were to admit my true

ordering braised prawns and steamed

of her eating with relish, I didn’t mind spending that much as long

through me, for he threw

Natalie devoured the food. Beside me, Yuval didn’t eat much either, but I wasn’t certain whether he wasn’t inclined toward the

so let’s patronize this place often in the future!”

We’ll come again next time since you like the

her face, I now felt that the few

not eating, Mr. Lambert? Do you not like the food?” Natalie asked with a puzzled frown when she looked over to Yuval and saw that he wasn’t eating

that, but I

hungry. Eat more since you like the

smile on his face

I’ll

wasn’t all that hungry was evidently an excuse. In my opinion, he was probably wasn’t all that fond of seafood

definitely wouldn’t be treating him to a meal at such

treat next time. How could I possibly let you foot the

seemed rather ill at ease about me paying. Perhaps he felt that it was

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