Half an hour later, the car arrived at Parkview Bistro.
Madeline had reserved a table in advance. She gave her name at the entrance and was promptly escorted to a window-side seat.
However, the situation was unexpectedly dramatic. Before they could even sit down, they noticed Mr. Cook and Elena Peterson at a nearby table.
A month ago felt like yesterday. Recalling the day Elena deliberately brought Mrs. Heather Cook to cause trouble for Madeline, Wendy Taylor rolled up her sleeves, ready for another verbal showdown.
But before she could speak, Madeline raised her hand to stop her. "Not hungry anymore?"
Her striking eyes swept over Wendy with quiet indifference. Wendy opened her mouth, then obediently sat back down.
Fine. Pretend I didn't see this wretched couple!
But as soon as she
