When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“Mr. Murphy’s the one who should be worrying about this, not you. Let’s just forget this nonsense and go grab some food,” Nora said.

Upon our arrival at Gastronomia, Linda exclaimed when she got off the car, “Ms. Oberick, is there really a need for us to eat here? One meal cost at least a month’s worth of my salary. We know you’re rich, but the both of us treasure our money.”

Nora handed her keys over to the valet. “Stop exaggerating. I know you’ve eaten at fancier restaurants back in the past. C’mon, it’s not like you’re treating. Let’s just enjoy our meal.”

Linda coughed awkwardly. “Can’t help it. I’m tight on cash recently.”

Although A City was only a second-tier city in the Xenhall region, it did not lose out to the other first-tier cities in terms of lavishness.

True to its name, Gastronomia was a fine-dining restaurant that served exquisite food. Instead of the private dining room, we opted to eat at the main hall. Nora headed over to the bar to greet a few familiar faces.

One of them led us to our seats. Right after, she took the liberty to order for us. “They sell mainly seafood here. So don’t worry about getting fat and eat your fill.”

in disbelief. “Is this really our main concern

had evidently improved all our moods. At the moment, Nora ordered some red wine. She managed to persuade Linda to

is such a dread. Which reminds me, Linda, have I ever mentioned how much I envy you? You have a family of your own. Being a

is where you’re wrong. You’re the lucky one! Since you’re single, you can do

do we date guys? Isn’t it so that

completely oblivious to her hidden

agree with me too! As a couple, we have to satisfy each other’s needs. But, what the hell.

pulled on Linda’s sleeves. “Do you think he has lost interest in me? Or, does he hate me so much that he doesn’t want

whether this was an act, I got to hand it to Nora for her

He probably hasn’t let go of his past. He hasn’t allowed any women to

herself getting close to the truth.

blacked out. The conversation came to an abrupt halt. Nora turned