I sat there, feeling like an outsider in this unexpected rendezvous with Kevin's past. Lisa's emotionless gaze washed over me, and I couldn't help but sense a hint of arrogance in her demeanor. I focused on my meal, my appetite diminishing as I continued to listen to their conversation. With an air of sweet politeness, Lisa asked, "Kevin, do you mind if I join you both?" Kevin's eyes flickered towards me, his hesitation evident. He then turned to Lisa and said, "Uh, well, I'm here with my wife, Lisa, so..." The pause in Kevin's sentence hung in the air, and I discreetly looked at him. His mention of our relationship seemed to catch Lisa by surprise, but she quickly recovered and replied, "Oh, I see. Well, that's great, Kevin. Congratulations. I didn't know you were married." There was

