Just then I heard the footsteps of someone approaching me. I raised my head in the direction of the sound, and I could swear my heart skipped a beat when I saw her.
Lena had cleaned up and dressed in a gorgeous red gown, clinging on her body and emphasizing her curves while her smooth blonde hair flowed freely down her back.
She had no makeup but was still really beautiful, something I hadn’t seen before.
It was as if we were just meeting for the first time.
She had a confused look when she drew closer, maybe because of how I had been looking at her without shifting my gaze.
“Were you waiting for me to actually join you before you eat?” Her voice was barely above a whisper, eyes squinting at my face as if searching for her answer.
I shrugged, looking away. “Not really. Was on a call.
