Stuck in you

Rachel raised her chopsticks at eye level to take a closer look on her braised beef lathered in sauce. She must've wanted to appreciate the food better. There was also a bowl of pork ribs and carrot soup on the side, both dishes smelled appetizing. She could almost taste its flavors just by looking at it.

Rachel stopped eating for a moment and stared at Jack. He could tell there was something on her mind. Jack put his chopsticks down and smiled at Rachel. "What is it?" he said.

"Doesn't the food excite you?" she said, tilting her head to the side. There was a grain of rice at the side of her lip that she hadn't noticed.

"I'm not that picky when it comes to food. As long as the food is good and sanitary, I'll eat it without complaints," said Jack. He tried to stifle a grin as he saw the grain of rice on Rachel's face.

Now that Rachel thought about it, Jack had never once complained about food. He wasn't really particular about the ambiance too.

"This place is good for me. I like it here," he added. Jack took his chopsticks and started eating. He took a few bites of the braised beef and pork ribs, and almost fell in love with the food. Even though the ingredients and meat were not as fresh as the ones used in high-class restaurants, the food here tasted even better.

This restaurant was famous for its traditional cooking, and the divine taste of its food. They didn't need to use top-tier ingredients to make their food taste great.

MK Group had been preparing to open a new hotel. Jack and his associates had been searching for a place that served traditional delicacies. Choosing this place was a lucky coincidence for Jack. It was like hitting two birds with one stone.

The restaurant was starting to get crowded. The air conditioner was on, but it was still a little warm and damp. Rachel lowered her head to focus on eating. The strands of her hair covered her rosy cheeks.

Jack had no clue that Rachel had read the news about the accident before. He didn't know that a news media reported what had happened yesterday.

When Jack received the message from Rick, he contemplated whether he would tell her or not. But he decided that it was best not to say anything right now and set his phone aside.

Rick had already apologized to Jack and asked about Rachel. He told him that he wanted to invite the two of them for dinner so he could properly apologize in person.

Although it was not Rick's fault, he felt responsible for what had happened during the party. Jack thought for a while and decided to tell Rachel the whole thing. "I want to talk about what happened yesterday," he said, bearing a more serious tone.

"I've watched the news," Rachel replied, raising her head.

"It was on the news?" Jack was surprised.

Rick wasn't familiar with the domestic media outlets. That was why they reported the accident.

It would definitely have an impact on Rick's project, but they were unsure of how much it would affect the project.

Jack checked his phone for a few minutes, checking his social media accounts and eventually gave up. "Where did you see the news?"

Rachel clicked on the link that Lea had sent her and handed her phone to Jack.

Jack looked at the article in silence and returned the phone to Rachel after he had finished. He did not look pleased.

I don't want to ruin my appetite," said Jack as he picked up his

then he was certain that

didn't notice the strange look on Jack's face. She put her phone back to her

holding his chopsticks rather firmly, and seemed to be taking his time

bright light shone in Jack's eyes. His eyes glinted and he was wearing a sardonic

to be plotting

was going to be the unlucky winner of

to wrap her head around who it could be, but little did she

up and went for the door. Rachel, on the other hand, was inching

think of her, Jack couldn't stand the thought

staring daggers at him and looked away immediately. Jack snorted at the man in disgust. He stood beside Rachel to hide her from the indecent eyes of the

it from Rachel, she still saw what he did. She stopped for a second and glanced at the man that Jack had threatened. The

what others thought of her. To her, getting injured was normal, and people were bound

because there were too many people to confront.

grim reaper himself. He was walking like people were not

reached the door, Jack turned around and stared at Rachel from head to toe. "I'm

didn't really understand what Jack

before she could say anything in protest, Jack carried her in his arms like a knight would

you doing? Put me down!" Rachel tried to struggle so she could get down. But despite her retaliation, Jack had held her firmly. He refused to let her go. "Stop it, Rachel. You can't keep walking

this feels so embarrassing, Jack. I'm not a child!" said Rachel. Jack noticed that she was blushing, but

a wheelchair?" he replied. He strode

tonight than usual. At least more

more and more people were noticing the two of them. But Jack didn't care. All

own but she had no choice. To hide her embarrassment, she buried her head into his neck in order to

felt like an eternity. Her face was now on Jack's chest, and she could feel his

surroundings, she realized that they were already in front

you put me down now?" Rachel replied, still overcome by her

her hands around his neck, and the other hand on the door handle to open

down and made his way to the driver's seat. Rachel's heart was still beating fast. She turned her head to the windows and pretended

fastening his seat belt, Jack looked

pursed

felt ashamed, you didn't have to be with me. You didn't need

finish her sentence, Jack interrupted her, "Look

furious. "Do you think I carried you around like that because I was ashamed that you were limping your way to the

would force