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.

good publicity for my comic,

few dishes 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 patted my head instead. A few specks of dust fell

look at yourself. What’s with this mess on your head? Sometimes I really wonder whether you’re a woman. I’ve never seen anyone of the female race who cares

 Turns out he’s just

care about my appearance. Nevertheless, I knew it

awkwardly in my seat. “It must’ve gotten into my hair while

was already being

rinsing my face and hair. As I was drying myself, I saw an uninvited face reflecting in the

tidy her makeup. While walking to her station, our eyes met. She paused for a few

saw each other! How are you doing now? Are you still drawing? By the way, who are

non-stop as though

bin and sauntered my way to the exit. I was not acting rude without a reason. How else could she

of hands grab onto my arm. “Liliana, do

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