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

for David, not for dining with Rosalind, but

the situation, Rosalind stood up, "Alright then, let's

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

had no choice but to

they stepped out, Lydia

of them met face to

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

could've silenced Ethan before

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

that, Rosalind stormed off in her heels, leaving a

to follow and explain but realized he had no

Ethan a

to a restaurant for treatment. Let Dr. Lydia take care

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