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?

off any chance

not for dining with Rosalind, but for

to salvage the situation, Rosalind

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

left, David had no choice but to follow

Lydia and Ethan

of them

leaving together, and teased, "David, fancy seeing you here. So, the business you had

he could've silenced Ethan before

said, "So, David was here on business. Unfortunately, don't have

that, Rosalind stormed off in her heels,

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

a

a restaurant for treatment. Let Dr. Lydia

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