NovelUpdateChapter 406:
Taking Camille's arm, she whispered, “Let's head hfor dinner.”
In the meantime, Kristopher had barely stepped into the mall when the buzz of a gathering crowd caught his
attention. Familiar voices drifted through the commotion, tugging at the edges of his memory. He turned to
Oliver, who immediately understood the unspoken command. “Mr. Norris, I'll check what's happening up front,”
Oliver said briskly before weaving through the crowd.
Kristopher stood rooted to the spot, his gaze scanning the scene when a figure in white materialized before him.
“Kristopher, what brings you here?”
Instinctively, he stepped back, his eyes meeting a girl dressed in a white tracksuit, her face obscured by a hat,
mask, and oversized sunglasses. Yet, despite the layers of anonymity, he recognized her instantly.
“Lise,” he greeted awkwardly, glancing toward the crowd. “Are you here for a meal?”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLise’s laugh carried a bitter edge. “Kristopher, why does it feel like we've becstrangers?”
His tone softened, attempting to smooth the moment. “You're overthinking again, Lise. Your heart condition
doesn’t need the extra strain.”
Always her heart. That cursed, fragile heart. Lise’s hands clenched into fists, caught between gratitude and a
deep-seated resentment. To Kristopher, her heart seemed the only thing worth his concern—never her.
She drew a deep breath, her voice deliberately tinged with vulnerability. “Kristopher, | was hoping you could do
The unusual approach made him raise a brow. “What is it?” Kristopher said, furrowing his brow reflexively.
“I'm joining a show called Weekend Party...” Lise paused in the middle of her sentence.
She scanned the bustling crowd and gestured toward a quieter corner. “It’s too crowded here. There's a
restaurant nearby that’s quite nice, and they have private rooms. How about we head there for sfood?”
Kristopher gave a brief nod and started walking in the direction she had indicated. Lise trailed after him, her
steps deliberate, and lightly tugged at his sleeve. He noticed her gentle pull and slowed his pace, his gaze
flicking to her hand. After a moment's hesitation, he didn’t pull away, instead allowing her to guide him toward
the restaurant’s private room.
Once seated, Lise picked up the menu and began introducing various dishes as she selected them, her voice
animated and cheerful. She ordered seven or eight items before sliding the menu over to Kristopher with a warm
smile. “Kristopher, have a look. Is there anything else you'd like to add?”
Kristopher took the menu from her, glanced at it briefly, then closed it and placed it back on the table. “I'm not
hungry. This will do.”
“Alright, let’s stick with these,” Lise told the waiter before turning back to Kristopher, her expression softening
into a shy grin. “I always end up wanting to try everything, but I can never finish it all. And you know how much |
hate wasting food.”
Kristopher’s tone was even as he replied, “Except for those two vegetarian dishes, the rest can be packed and
reheated later.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLise’s eyes twinkled mischievously as she teased him, “Kristopher, you don’t even pretend to indulge me
anymore. You used to say you'd helpfinish everything.”
Kristopher paused mid-motion, his hand lingering over his glass. Then, with measured composure, he set it back
on the table. “I'm not in the mood to eat today. Besides, when you head off to Izrosa, who will finish your
leftovers then?”
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