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?

any chance for Rosalind to order

with regret for David, not for dining with Rosalind,

to salvage the situation, Rosalind stood up, "Alright

purse and headed for the door, leaving David to sigh inwardly, criticizing

Rosalind left, David had no

Lydia and Ethan emerged

them met face

the most outgoing, saw David and Rosalind leaving together, and teased, "David, fancy seeing you here. So, the business you had was

froze, mortified, wishing he could've silenced Ethan

shot David a cold look, then sarcastically said, "So, David was here on business. Unfortunately, don't

Rosalind stormed off in her heels,

David tried to follow and explain but realized he had no grounds to do

gave Ethan a look of

Mr. Ethane coming to a restaurant for treatment. Let Dr. Lydia take care of your

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