Leaning in towards Sabrina, the product manager whispered, “They seem ideal for each other, don’t they? A wedding could be on the horizon.”

Sabrina felt a twinge of pain in her heart, forcing a smile as she rose to greet them.

“Mr. Blakely, what a privilege to have you! Please, sit. Galilea, you too.” Before Sabrina could utter another word, Julia had already orchestrated their seating.

The rest of the crowd stood to welcome them.

“Everyone, please sit,” Tyrone announced, causing the group to retake their seats.

The atmosphere seemed to be harmonious.

The initial tension had faded. Julia and the others consciously made an effort to include Tyrone and Galilea in their conversations.

a man of few words, but when he

quiet, her silence masked by Tyrone

Julia noticed the food on Galilea’s plate and cautioned

had to maintain

slathered in spicy chili oil, to Tyrone’s

was covered with

stomach, refrained from indulging in

saw Tyrone calmly pick up the piece of chili-covered pork and consume it without any

of uttering became lodged in her throat, and she chose to swallow

all, could he refuse anything from the

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