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.

my head. “I’m not worried about that. In fact, this might be good publicity for my comic, which means I’m the one leeching off you here. I

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

head? Sometimes I really wonder whether you’re a woman. I’ve never seen anyone of

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

was not one to care about my appearance. Nevertheless, I knew it was basic respect to look decent while hanging out with

gotten into my hair while we were rushing just now. Excuse me while I head to the

realized Nicholas was already being kind. Not only was my hair a complete mess, but

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

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

been five years since we last saw each other! How are you

came non-stop as

paid no heed to her questions. I threw my tissue into the bin and sauntered my way to the exit. I was not acting rude without a reason. How else could she expect me to treat my ex-best friend who had stolen

hands grab onto my arm. “Liliana, do you not recognize me?

is she acting innocent for? Only she and I were here. I shrugged her hands off, examined her