After seeing Eliana drawing Hodge’s attention, Maurice heaved a sigh of relief.

However, noticing that Hodge had come there alone, he felt that something was suspicious.

How could Gerald have let Hodge come alone?

Such a move did not match up with his personality.

Sensing that something was fishy, Maurice frowned deeply.

At the same time, Eliana did not think as much as he did. She was only keen on finding out the truth about the past from Hodge.

“Please have a seat,” Eliana said.

Hodge complied and sat down from across her.

Facing each other, they felt awkward and did not know what to say.

Five years ago, Hodge had been one of her father’s most trusted friends, but things had changed since. Recalling that, mixed feelings rose in Eliana’s heart.

That moment, a waiter walked over with a menu card.

“Sir, miss, may I take your order?”

Hodge glanced at Eliana, and said to the waiter, “Please take the lady’s order first.”

With the menu in her hand, Eliana was lost in thought for a while.

“A cup of Spanish latte and a Schwarzwald cake for the gentleman. And I will take a cappuccino and a tiramisu, please.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

waiter took the menu from

words caused a stir in Hodge’s

after all. However, Spanish latte and Schwarzwald cake were his and his ex-wife’s favorite

Eliana remembered it

was Lemuel’s daughter. Just like her father, Eliana also seemed to

rose in Hodge’s

daughter? Why didn’t I see

you saw that day, I owe some people a lot of money, and they come after me all the time. How could I let my kids stay with me in such a situation?” Hodge replied with

haven’t you left

answer her question. The reason he had not left with his kids was because Gerald had promised to pay off his debts, and after that, his children could come back and he would be able to reunite with

reason he wanted to get the

stop with the small talk now. Where is

was clearly

you

to know the

don’t need to

looked out of

actually after the ring, right?” Eliana continued to question him as she

Hodge remained silent.

give you the ring if you won’t

he wants the ring. He said that it was a part of a very precious jewelry collection, and he

not a fool to

is, then I can’t tell you what

agitated, like he was forcing Eliana

to use

be honest with you. I’ve lost the

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