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.

shook my head. “I’m not worried about that. In fact, this might be good publicity for my comic,

a 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

on your head? Sometimes I really wonder whether you’re a woman.

my breath. Turns out he’s just getting the

hit the spot. I really was not one to care about my appearance. Nevertheless, I knew it was basic

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

only when I saw myself in the mirror that I realized Nicholas was already being kind. Not only was my hair a complete mess, but my face

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

walking to her station, our eyes met. She paused for a few moments and

five years since we last saw each other! How are you doing now? Are you still drawing? By the way, who are you

questions came non-stop as

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 my

a pair of hands grab onto my arm. “Liliana, do you not recognize

innocent for? Only she and I were here.