David fidgeted with the chopsticks, continuously loading his plate to avoid the awkward silence that had settled between them. Soon, the dishes on the table were almost gone.

Rosalind asked, "David, are you full, or should we order some more?"

David reached for a napkin to dab at his mouth, declining, "No, thanks. I'm quite satisfied."

These phrases were usually exchanged with clients.

Whenever a client would ask if he'd like to order more, he'd generally decline.

He didn't expect Rosalind to ask, and he reflexively refused.

Right after speaking, David regretted it.

Why did he say no? Couldn't he have shown some concern, asking if she was full or inviting her to pick something she liked?

inadvertently cut off any chance for Rosalind

David, not for dining with Rosalind, but for his

situation, Rosalind stood up, "Alright

headed for the door, leaving David to

David had no choice

out, Lydia and Ethan emerged from another

four of them

saw David and Rosalind leaving together, and teased, "David, fancy

froze, mortified, wishing he could've silenced

here on business. Unfortunately, don't have any projects to collaborate on with you. Today's

in her heels, leaving a

David tried to follow and explain but realized

a look

to a restaurant for treatment. Let

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