I lingered in the restroom on purpose, waiting a full fifteen minutes before stepping out.
That should be enough time for the two of them to catch up, right?
When I returned to the table, Cherry had indeed already sat back down.
After I sat down, Leo asked, “Why did you take so long? Are you feeling unwell?”
Even while facing his white moon, he didn't forget to show concern for his canary.
Classic you, Mr. Hailey.
I shook my head and sat down to finish my steak, which had gone cold.
“I'm done eating, let's go.”
When we got back to the car after eating, I had just fastened my seatbelt when Leo leaned over and kissed me.
His somewhat impatient kiss told me he was unhappy.
Why was he unhappy?
Hadn't he just seen the woman he loves?
I responded to him, but couldn't help feeling puz
