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.

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

insist and ordered a few dishes for us. Just as the waiter left, he leaned in closer. I flinched slightly as his hands approached my cheeks. Then

whether you’re a woman. I’ve never seen anyone of the

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

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

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

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

As I was

eyes met. She paused

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

as though we were

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

a pair 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,