Love Is Fair

Chapter 079 The First Official Date The car moved at a snail’s pace since he hadn’t driven for years. Hailey didn’t complain or rush him. She knew how difficult it was for someone to hold the steering wheel again after having a serious car accident. She had a similar experience. The car accidents of her parents and her beloved man had traumatized her. For a long time, she hadn’t appeared on the

underground racing track.

She had witnessed the paralyzed man recuperating step by step. From lying, sitting, kneeling to standing… It was a passage of sweat and tears. The tears were from his loved ones. Even in the most painful stage after the surgery, Owen hadn’t cried. A true man like him only shed tears in his heart.

“Pardon my slow speed. I’ve been out of practice and need time to adapt.” Owen broke the silence.

Hailey stiffened at his tone that was imbued with feigned ease. “There is no

rush.”

The silence came back. A bitter smile tugged at Owen’s mouth. “A few minutes ago, I thought I would not drive again for the rest of my life. In a desperate

situation, I realize that human potential is limitless.” “I didn’t put you in a desperate situation,” Hailey said awkwardly. Owen took a sidelong look at her. “I did it to myself. For our first official date, 1

at his side face and groaned in her heart, ‘Come on, you didn’t look embarrassed at all when you tricked me into this the other day.’ The car finally arrived at Savory Restaurant which was still crowded at night. Compared with the day, it looked more antique. Lamps were lit outside. The yellow light almost illuminated

detail. In the elegant box, the manager served a cup of tea as soon as they took their seats and asked for Hailey’s instructions, “Dear guests, the ingredients are ready, and here is your tea. Would you like to start dinner?” “Yeah, let Gail start his job.” Hailey took the teapot and poured Owen

tea.

front of you. You’re young, but your seniority is high.” “It’s nothing. Get used

acted and sounded like an elder, Owen grumbled in his heart, ‘Matthew always calls me an old person. Compared with me, Hailey is more like one.’ “I’ve brought the porcelain plates.” Keeping his promise, Owen handed a box to Hailey who took it in a hurry. She opened it, saw the plates, and wiped her hands with the tissue. Only then did she gingerly pick up one, put it in her palm,

details would tell if one was a true enthusiast. In the warm yellow light,

been eager to take them home right away. Unexpectedly, Owen came out

of antiques. On the day of the auction, he was determined to have the plates. Hailey knew one thing well. If they bade up the price to a sky-high level, it would be covered by the news. By

the item she wanted it would be terrible if

refused to miss a single detail in the pattern, color, texture, luster, and scent of the plates. She sniffed

for insiders.

put the plates down and said, “That’s generous of you, Mr.

out a cheque from her bag and pushed it over after putting away the box. “Here is