Love the Second Time Around

Chapter 85 Actor

This scene was a repeat from five years ago. While I thought I was already numbed by it, I could feel jealousy creeping its way into me. Out of anger, I raised my voice. “Save your concern. Someone’s treating me to dinner.”

“Who?” His voice was curt.

“None of your business!” I hung up the phone and entered the room. Once seated, Nicholas handed me the menu. “Don’t hold back. My treat!” While saying this, he smiled deviously at me.

If not for what I saw earlier, I would have savored his attractive smile. The call just now made me lose my appetite.

I handed the menu back to him while smiling. “It’s all right! I wouldn’t want to get hammered by your fans. You decide; I’m not a picky eater.”

Instead of receiving the menu, his deep-set eyes continued to stare intently at me. “What’s wrong? Don’t worry about the photos. I said I’ll protect you. I’ll call the company tomorrow and they’ll handle this.”

It seemed like my attempt to put up a normal front was a flop. Even so, there was no way I could let Nicholas know all of my messy issues.

In fact, this might be good publicity for my comic, which means I’m the one leeching off you here. I really just don’t know what to order.

for us. Just as the waiter left, he leaned in closer. I flinched slightly as his hands approached my cheeks. Then he stopped midway and

Sometimes I really wonder whether you’re a woman.

breath. Turns out he’s just getting the dust off my

my appearance. Nevertheless, I knew it was basic respect to look decent while hanging out

awkwardly in my seat. “It must’ve gotten into my hair while we were rushing just now. Excuse me while

saw myself in the mirror that I realized Nicholas was already being kind. Not only was my

hurriedly turned on the tap and started rinsing my face and hair. As I was drying myself, I saw an

must have come in to tidy her makeup. While walking to her station, our eyes met. She paused for a few moments and then broke into

that really you? It’s been five years since we last saw each other! How are you doing now? Are you still drawing? By the way,

non-stop as though we were close

way to the exit. I was not acting rude without a reason. How else could

hands grab onto my arm. “Liliana, do you

I were here. I shrugged her hands off, examined her from top to bottom, and asked sarcastically,