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

David, not for dining with Rosalind, but for his

attempt to salvage the situation, Rosalind stood up, "Alright then,

her purse and headed for the door, leaving David to sigh inwardly, criticizing himself for not being

David had no choice

Lydia

four of them met

leaving together, and teased, "David, fancy

froze, mortified, wishing he could've silenced Ethan before

look, then sarcastically said, "So, David was here on business. Unfortunately, don't have any projects to collaborate

in her

and explain but realized he had

Ethan a look of

to a restaurant for treatment. Let Dr.

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