Asher's POV
Emily's expression conveyed confusion, and anxiety gnawed at me, hoping she hadn't witnessed the earlier encounter with Nash.
"Emily, what are you doing here?" I asked nervously, but she remained silent. This was not a good sign; she must have seen what happened.
"I had no idea you would be here," she responded, sounding genuinely puzzled.
"It's a restaurant, what's so confusing about it?" Nash retorted, his tone laced with sass, earning a sharp glance from Emily.
"I see you guys are closer than I thought," she commented, making my heart skip a beat.
"We're not that close. I just happened to run into him," I quickly explained, trying to dispel any misconceptions she might have. "Why are you here?" I asked, eager to shift the focus away from the situation.
"I came here to
